Green bell pepper production is past its peak in Sinaloa, Mexico and will wind down over the next month. Red bell pepper supplies are sufficient; markets are low.

Green Bells

• Markon First Crop (MFC) and Markon Essentials (ESS) Green Bell Peppers are available
• Florida’s production is adequate
  • All sizes are available
  • Quality is good
  • Recent strong winds have caused some scarring
• Mexico’s Sinaloa region is past peak production and will slowly wind down over the next month
  • Jumbo and extra-large sizes are tightening
  • Quality ranges from good to average
• The California desert season is expected to start with low volume on April 21
• Expect slightly higher prices over the next week

Red Bells

• MFC and ESS Red Bell Peppers are available
• Mexican volume is steady due to recent favorable weather
  • All sizes are available
  • Quality is good
  • Slightly less production is expected in April due to water restrictions in Sinaloa
• Florida stocks are limited this week
• Canadian greenhouses have started to ship in a limited manner
• Expect steady prices this week

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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