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The green bell pepper market is easing; supplies are becoming more plentiful. Red and yellow bell pepper prices remain elevated; volume is low. Cool weather has delayed ripening in Mexico.

Green Bells

• Markon First Crop (MFC) and Markon Essentials (ESS) Green Bell Peppers are readily available
• The Sinaloa, Mexico season is in full swing
  • Green supplies have not been affected by recent cool, overcast weather
  • Warm, sunny weather is expected over the next two weeks  
• Florida stocks are adequate
• Expect lower prices in February

Red and Yellow Bells

• MFC and ESS Red Bell Peppers are limited; packer label is being substituted as needed
• Mexico is the primary growing region; yields are below normal
  • Production is being hindered by cold, cloudy weather in late December/early January
  • Lack of sunlight has slowed the ripening process
• Stocks are extremely limited in Mexico and Florida
• Prices are high; expect supplies to slowly increase with the warm, sunny weather that’s forecast

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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