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UPDATE: Bell Peppers
February 28, 2020
Green Bell Peppers
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Prices are rising; Mexican volume is decreasing (into Nogales, Arizona and McAllen, Texas)
- Growers in Culiacan, Sinaloa are in between plantings
- Yields are down, but expected to recover by mid-March as growers transition to new fields
- Florida rain and cold weather is limiting supplies on the East Coast
- Expect rising markets over the next 7 to 10 days
Red Bell Peppers
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Prices are lower; Mexican volume is increasing
- Weather has been favorable, which has increased yields
- There is a wide range of quality and prices on the market
- Limited supplies are available out of Florida; markets are comparable to Mexican product
- Expect steady to slightly lower pricing for the next few weeks
Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
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