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UPDATE: Bell Peppers

December 05, 2019
Red and yellow bell pepper supplies are extremely limited; prices continue to rise. Green bell pepper stocks are abundant. 
  • Red and yellow bell prices are elevated; volume is very low
    • California production has been hindered by rain in the Coachella Valley
    • Shipments from mainland Mexico (crossing into Nogales, Arizona and McAllen, Texas) are delayed until the week of December 16
    • Heavy rains in Culiacan, Sinaloa have pushed back the start of the season
  • Green bell prices are low; supplies are abundant between California, Mexico, and Florida
  • Expect limited red supplies and high prices for two to three more weeks
Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
 
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