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UPDATE: BELL PEPPERS

April 28, 2020

Bell pepper prices remain elevated; overall supplies are extremely limited. Expect active markets heading into May as the Mexican season ends and California production ramps up.

  • The Mexican season (into Nogales, Arizona) is winding down
  • California’s Coachella Valley green bell pepper season is just getting started; red bell pepper production will begin the week of May 11
  • Mexican imports into South Texas are below normal levels
  • Florida green and red supplies are limited; harvesting will continue through mid-May, then growers will transition to Georgia

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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