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Bell pepper supplies scarce with weather disruptions
Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 released this bell pepper crop update December 22, 2023: Red bell pepper supplies are extremely scarce; prices have escalated. Green bell volume is lower;...
Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 released this bell pepper crop update December 22, 2023:
Red bell pepper supplies are extremely scarce; prices have escalated. Green bell volume is lower; the California season is ending, and Florida fields have been affected by storms.
Red Bells
- Markon First Crop (MFC) and Markon Essentials (ESS) Red Bell Peppers are extremely limited; packer label is being substituted as needed
- The California desert region continues to experience cold (mid-60 F), wet weather which is delaying the ripening process
- Many growers are packing every second day so color has time to deepen
- Quality is average; coloring is the main concern
- Mexican production is expected to start in a limited manner next week
- Past hurricanes have delayed growers in the state of Sinaloa by two weeks
- Peak volume isn’t expected until January 6
- Expect elevated markets over the next two weeks

Green Bells
- MFC and ESS Green Bell Peppers are available
- The California desert season is ending this week for most growers
- Mexican production is steady
- Quality is excellent
- All sizes are available
- Florida supplies are snug as it rebounds from severe storms last weekend and recent low temperatures
- Quality is good
- Choice grades are the most prevalent
- Expect slightly higher markets next week


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