Green bell pepper prices are rising; demand exceeds supply. Markon First Crop (MFC) and Markon Essentials (ESS) Green and Red Bell Peppers are available.

Green Bells

• Mexican supplies are tightening; prices are moving higher
  • Cool daytime temperatures are hindering growth, pushing back new crop harvesting start dates in Sinaloa
  • Demand is strong
  • Quality is fair; bruising and decay are occasional issues
  • Expect limited supplies and rising markets for the next one to two weeks
• Florida stocks remain extremely limited due to weather; prices are up
  • Rain-related quality issues are present in some lots following past storms
  • Quality ranges from fair to good; supplies are dominated by choice grade
• Expect higher prices and limited supplies over the next 7 to 10 days

Red Bells

• Mild daytime and cooler nighttime temperatures are impacting maturity

• Quality is fair
• Bruising, decay, and inconsistent color are occasional issues
• Gold bells remain limited with less overall acreage planted
• Expect elevated markets and lower volume for the next one to two weeks

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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