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UPDATE: BELL PEPPERS

August 31, 2026

Bell pepper markets are low with many regions in production. Markon First Crop (MFC) and Markon Essentials (ESS) Green and Red Bell Peppers are available.

Green Bells

  • Volumes are ample out of California; growing is spread out over the San Joaquin Valley, Ventura County, and Central Coast regions
  • Mexican green bells are crossing into South Texas, but with more limited quantities than California
  • Heavy production continues in the Northeast and Midwest
  • Western North Carolina production is strong with Eastern North Carolina production expected to start in two weeks
  • Overall quality is good
  • Expect slightly lower markets over the next few weeks as new regions take hold

Red Bells

  • California red bell supply is strong, but slightly decreased from the extremely high yields of the last several weeks
    • Quality is good and markets will remain steady for the next two weeks
  • Limited volumes of red bells are crossing into South Texas from Mexico
  • Supplies are limited on the East Coast
  • Canadian greenhouses have ample supply
  • Expect lower prices over the next two weeks

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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