Red bell pepper volume is low due to snug transitions in California, markets are elevated. Green bells have abundant supply in multiple growing regions. Markon First Crop (MFC) and Markon Essentials (ESS) Green and Red Bell Peppers are available.

Red Bells

• California’s Central Valley is transitioning from Bakersfield to Fresno this week; Oxnard is underway with light production
• Central Mexico (crossing into South Texas) has light volume
• Canadian greenhouses are dealing with low stocks due to lingering heat effects from early July
• Expect elevated prices to slowly ease over the next two weeks as new regions get established

Green Bells

• Volume is very good in the Midwest; quality is great
• Northeastern production is very good, yields are strong
• Supplies are good in western North Carolina and Kentucky
• California has good supply and quality out of Fresno, Oxnard, and Hollister growing regions
• Central Mexico has light supply
• Expect lower markets over the next several weeks

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

©2025 Markon Cooperative, Inc. All rights reserved.