Bell pepper prices remain elevated. Transitions to new growing regions in Florida and California will begin in late April/early May. Markon First Crop and Markon Essentials Green and Red Bell Peppers are available.

Green Bells

• Mexican supplies are tight; spring crops were slow to mature due to cold evenings
  • Smaller sizes are dominant; extra-large and large sizes are commanding high prices
  • Quality is erratic; limited scarring and bruising are still evident after grading

• Florida volume remains low due to previous inclement weather
  • Choice grade quality is average
  • Extra-large and large sizes are limited
• • Plant City production will start this week, adding overall supply to the region
  • The state of Georgia is expected to start harvesting in mid- to late May
• Light green bell harvesting has begun in California’s Imperial Valley region; significant volume isn’t expected until late April
• Expect prices to remain elevated until California crops ramp up later this month

Red Bells

• Mexican supplies are fairly tight in the western and central regions as growers transition to spring acreage
  • Quality is good
  • The best lots are being shipped from high-tech greenhouses
• Florida grows very few colored bell peppers
• The spring Canadian greenhouse season is fully underway
• Expect prices to lower slightly this week

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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