Mexico: Bell pepper volume is starting to increase again

The supply of bell peppers to the US is limited right now but that is changing. “The first harvest from West Mexico was delayed by rains but is beginning to show now and will increase over the next four to six weeks,” says Doug Johnson, senior vice president, sales for PennRose Farms, LLC. “The supply is lower than last year at present. We are expecting increased supply from current levels, however, we expect overall volume from Mexico to be at or below prior year levels due to the weaker U.S. dollar against the Mexico Peso.” Bell peppers and other dry vegetable commodities from West Mexico have been delayed due to the rains brought on by Hurricane Norma last month. Currently, production is coming from Sonora and new production will begin soon from Culiacan. Volume from there is expected to pick up by mid-December and will continue out of there until April of next year. In addition to Central Mexico, Georgia and Florida also have bell pepper production. Holiday demandAs for ...