Red bells pepper prices are increasing this week due to harvesting transition delays; weather is a factor. Quality issues out of Mexico are a concern.

Red Bells

• Markon First Crop (MFC) Red Bell Peppers are limited; packer label is being substituted
• Mexican volume is down; hot weather has advanced late-stage spring crops
• • Choice grade is the most prevalent
  • Quality is below average; problems include scarring, over-ripeness, green cast, and occasional decay
  • Shelf-life is shorter than normal
• The California season is slowly starting this week
  • Higher volume is expected the week of May 15
  • Jumbo and extra-large sizes are abundant
• Canadian greenhouses are packing excellent quality stocks this week
• Expect markets to climb

Green Bells

• MFC and Markon Essentials Green Bell Peppers are available
• Growers in mainland Mexico are struggling with quality as the spring season winds down; shelf-life is below normal
• California’s Imperial Valley has adequate supplies
  • Production is expected to start in Fresno by early June
  • New crop quality is excellent
  • Large sizes dominate packs

• East Coast production is light
  • Plant City, Florida is the main growing region
  • Production will begin in Georgia early next week
• Expect steady markets this week

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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