Bell pepper supplies are tight due to a reduced labor force over Holy Week; volume will recover over the next few days. Markon First Crop (MFC) and Markon Essentials (ESS) Green and Red Bell Peppers are available.

Green Bells

• Mexican stocks are adequate; however, they will generally decrease through April
• The California desert is experiencing warm weather this week which will increase growth
  • Previous storms during planting have delayed crops by two weeks
  • Light harvesting will begin in late April
• Florida volume is lower due to recent rains; production will start next week in the Plant City region
• Expect markets to increase over the next two weeks

Red Bells

• Stocks are fairly snug in Western Mexico and will diminish over the next month
• Quality is improving in Central Mexico as some new spring crops come into play
• Canadian greenhouse supplies will ramp up over the next week; expect excellent quality
• Markets are poised to increase in April

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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