Red bell pepper supplies are extremely limited; markets are elevated. California growers are struggling to fill demand.

Red Bells

• Markon First Crop (MFC) and Markon Essentials (ESS) Red Bell Peppers are limited; packer label may be substituted
• Production is low in Fresno, California; crews are on their third round of harvesting in older fields
• California’s Oxnard is getting a slow start due to ripening delays and skipped harvesting days
• The Hollister, California season is expected to start with low volume on August 25
• The East Coast does not produce significant colored pepper supplies
• Poor weather has minimized volume out of Central Mexico (crossing into South Texas)
• Stocks are tight from Eastern Canada due to past heat and reduced sunlight from wildfires; harvesting is more consistent in Western Canada
• Demand for California peppers is extremely strong
• Expect elevated prices over the next two weeks

Green Bells

• MFC and ESS Green Bell Peppers are ample
• California is shipping consistent supplies; quality is very good out of Fresno and the coastal regions of Oxnard and Hollister
• Harvesting is steady in the Midwest regions of Michigan and Ohio
• Northeastern production is consistent; all sizes are available
• Volume is typically low in Central Mexico during the late summer months
• Expect steady/low prices for several weeks

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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