Green bell pepper harvests are transitioning north on the East Coast and in California. Red bell pepper volume is increasing due to hot weather in the California desert region. Markon First Crop (MFC) and Markon Essentials (ESS) Green and Red Bell Peppers are available.
Green Bells
- California is transitioning from the Imperial Valley north into the San Joaquin Valley/Bakersfield area this week
- New crop supplies are dominated by jumbo and extra-large sizes
- Imperial Valley growers are shipping smaller sizes and choice grades, as that season winds down over the next week
- Overall quality is very good
- Yields are increasing in Central Mexico (crossing into South Texas); quality is very good
- The Georgia season will end in two weeks
- North Carolina production has started
- Lower prices are expected over the next few weeks
Red Bells
- California’s Imperial Valley is in full production; elevated temperatures (103-109F) have accelerated fruit ripening
- All sizes are available
- Quality is very good
- Expect growers in the San Joaquin Valley to start harvests in mid-July
- Volume is low in Central Mexico
- Canadian greenhouse production is steady
- Expect lower markets this week
Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.
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