Red bell pepper prices are much lower. California supplies are increasing. Green bell pepper yields are abundant from multiple regions; markets are weak. Markon First Crop (MFC) and Markon Essentials (ESS) Green and Red Bell Peppers are available.
Red Bells
- California’s volume is increasing as coastal harvests are well established
- Hot weather has increased overall yields
- All sizes are available
- Quality is very good
- Central Mexico (crossing into South Texas) is shipping more consistent volume from new fields
- Stocks remain limited out of Eastern Canada due to past hot weather and plant disease issues
- Growers on the East Coast don’t produce a significant amount of colored peppers
- Expect lower prices next week
Green Bells
- California’s coastal supply remains abundant; quality is very good
- Harvesting is steady in the Midwest regions of Michigan and Ohio
- Northeastern production is consistent; all sizes are available
- North Carolina will start harvesting in a couple of weeks
- Central Mexico volume is more consistent
- Expect continued low prices over the next two weeks
Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.
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