Although fall harvesting transitions have begun on the East Coast, green bell pepper prices are holding steady. Markon First Crop (MFC) and Markon Essentials (ESS) Green and Red Bell Peppers are available.

Green Bells

• California green bell supplies are centered in Hollister
  • The season will run through mid- to late October
  • Quality is very good; No. 1 grade supplies will tighten by early October
  • Coachella production is expected to start in mid-October; however, volume will be low during the transition
• East Coast yields will increase
  • The Michigan season is winding down; Ohio harvests will wrap up in early October
  • Southeastern production will increase by mid-October
  • Western North Carolina is shipping at this time
  • Quality is very good
• Expect steady markets over the next week, followed by upward pressure heading into October

Red Bells

• California red bell supplies are currently shipping from Hollister and Oxnard
  • Production is expected to continue into early November
  • Oxnard is seeing some quality and yield challenges, so fields are being harvested selectively
• Volume is steady out of Central Mexico (crossing into South Texas)
• Canadian greenhouse production continues to provide good availability
• Expect steady to slightly higher prices over the next two weeks

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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