IQF Bell Peppers

IQF bell peppers play a critical role in modern food manufacturing and foodservice operations. Compared to fresh bell peppers, Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) peppers eliminate common production challenges, including storage constraints, labor-intensive prep, seasonal price volatility, and product waste. Available in red, green, and yellow varieties, IQF bell peppers deliver vibrant color, clean flavor, and dependable performance in bulk production environments.

Why IQF Bell Peppers Outperform Fresh

Fresh bell peppers can contain up to 20% waste by weight in seeds and core. That means processors are paying to transport material that ultimately ends up discarded. IQF bell peppers, by contrast, are 100% usable product. Seeds and cores are removed at the source, with byproducts diverted into composting or cattle feed operations rather than landfills.

For manufacturers, this translates directly into improved yield, lower waste disposal costs, and greater sustainability.

Available Varieties: Red, Green & Yellow

Red IQF bell peppers anchor most production programs. Harvested at full maturity, they offer natural sweetness and deep color that remain stable across frozen entrees, sauces, ready-to-eat meals, and vegetable blends.

Green and yellow IQF bell peppers complete the portfolio, giving R&D teams flexibility to balance flavor, appearance, and cost across product lines. Availability in both conventional and organic formats supports clean-label positioning and diverse brand strategies.

Individually Quick Frozen Process & Quality

The value of IQF bell peppers begins with the freezing process. Peppers are harvested at peak maturity, washed, trimmed, de-seeded, and cut to precise specifications before undergoing rapid freezing.

Individually Quick Frozen processing locks in freshness and nutritional value without additives or preservatives. Rapid freezing preserves cell structure, maintains color integrity, and keeps product free-flowing for accurate portioning.

Operators can move directly from frozen to finished application without additional trimming or prep labor.

Cut Specifications & Packaging Options

IQF bell peppers are available in a wide range of cut sizes, including:

• -Diced from 1/8” to 1”

• -Strips up to 1-1/2” in length

Uniform sizing supports consistent cooking performance and visual presentation. For food manufacturers, this ensures better yield control, portion accuracy, and reduced line variability.

Packaging options include:

• -44–50 lb cases

• -1,200–1,400 lb totes

Specifications vary depending on cut size and customer requirements.

Reliable Year-Round Supply

IQF bell peppers offer extended frozen shelf life and stable year-round availability. Production teams reduce exposure to seasonal shortages and quality fluctuations common in fresh produce markets. Procurement gains greater pricing predictability and supply continuity.

For growing brands and high-volume manufacturers, IQF bell peppers are more than a substitute for fresh — they are a strategic ingredient that protects margins and supports scalable production.