Bell pepper volume is low due to seasonal decline and past weather conditions. Markon First Crop and Markon Essentials Green and Red Bell Peppers are available.

Green Bells

• Mexican fields are past peak production
  • Yields are light
  • Extra-large and large sizes are snug
  • Quality is average

• Florida supplies are tight due to past weather conditions
  • New spring production has begun on Florida’s East Coast
• • Jumbo sizes are more readily available; small sizes are limited as older fields are phased out
  • Additional acreage in Immokalee and Plant City will be harvested in mid-April, boosting overall volume
• California’s desert region will experience start-up delays (late April/early May) as fewer acres were planted due to limited water availability and labor shortages
• Expect prices to remain elevated over the next two weeks

Red Bells

• Mexican production remains low as some growers picked fields early in order to capitalize on the elevate green bell markets
  • Quality is hit and miss; scarring and color issues are the main concerns
  • Volume should increase over the next couple of weeks
• Florida only harvests a limited amount of colored bells
• Canadian greenhouse volume is increasing; jumbo and extra-large sizes dominate early availability
• Expect prices to remain steady this week

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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