Red bell pepper markets are decreasing due to increased supplies. East Coast green bells will start transitioning south over the next two weeks. Markon First Crop (MFC) and Markon Essentials (ESS) Green and Red Bell Peppers are available.

Red Bells

• California’s coastal regions will have an abundant supply over the next two weeks
  • The Oxnard/Somis region is expecting rain over the next two days; growers will increase production today to cover weekend demand
  • All sizes are available
  • Quality is very good
• Volume has increased in Central Mexico (crossing into South Texas)
• Canadian greenhouses have low to steady volume; however, cooler weather and reduced autumn daylight will slow yields
• Expect much lower prices over the next two weeks

Green Bells

• Harvesting is steady in the Midwest regions of Michigan and Ohio
• Northeastern production is consistent; all sizes are available
• North Carolina volume is low
• The Georgia season will start in October
• California’s coastal supply remains steady; choice-grade stocks are most abundant
• Volume is steady in Central Mexico
• Expect slightly higher prices over the next two weeks due to East Coast transitions

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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