Bell pepper

Colorful export fruit; retail, industry, and foodservice.

Ecuadorian bell peppers (Capsicum annuum) are produced in greenhouses with thick fruit, smooth skin, and red, yellow, and green colors by maturity. GGP and standard European calibers available. Exported in 5–8 kg pre-cooled boxes for Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East.

Origin

Guayas & Pichincha, Ecuador

Harvest season

Year-round

Export specifications

Caliber 80–100 mm · 6 kg box · Cold 7–10 °C · 14–18 day shelf life