New crop green bell pepper summer production is underway on both coasts; markets are easing. Markon First Crop (MFC) and Markon Essentials (ESS) Green and Red Bell Peppers are available.

Green Bells

• California’s San Joaquin Valley is harvesting ample supplies out of Fresno
• • Quality is very good with all sizes available
  • Additional volume out of Arroyo Grande’s coastal region is pushing prices lower
• Central Mexico has low volume crossing into South Texas
• New Jersey stocks are plentiful; quality is great
• Production has started in the Midwest and will increase over the next few weeks
• Western North Carolina harvests are underway; quality is very good
• Expect lower markets with new crop summer production starting

Red Bells

• California’s Bakersfield area is moving into peak production next week
  • Quality is very good
  • Promotable volume is expected in late July/early August
• Supplies are limited on the East Coast
• Eastern Canadian greenhouse yields are low due to recent heat waves
• Current steady prices will inch down over the next two weeks

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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