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...
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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