GRAPHIC: Inside bell peppers’ growth

Bell pepper volume in the U.S. grew 12 percent in 2021 from the previous year, with Mexico supplying nearly two-thirds of that. Canada and U.S. growing regions provide...

By Agtools Inc.

August 10, 2022

1 minute read

Bell pepper volume in the U.S. grew 12 percent in 2021 from the previous year, with Mexico supplying nearly two-thirds of that.

Canada and U.S. growing regions provide significant volumes.

The following graphic was produced by Agtools Inc. BB #:355102, to explain and describe prices and volume in relation to rising consumer demand for bell peppers.

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