Red bell pepper markets are low due to abundant supplies in California. Green bell harvesting is transitioning to new crop autumn growing regions in October. Markon First Crop (MFC) and Markon Essentials (ESS) Green and Red Bell Peppers are available.
Red Bells
- California’s coastal production is steady
- All sizes are available
- Quality is good
- Volume has increased in Central Mexico (crossing into South Texas)
- Canadian greenhouses have reduced volume due to fewer hours of sunlight
- Expect steady prices over the next week
Green Bells
- California coastal production will transition to the Imperial Valley over the next two weeks; choice-grade peppers are most plentiful
- Central Mexico is shipping steady volume into South Texas
- The Midwest seasons in Michigan and Ohio will finish next week
- North Carolina production is winding down and will end in the next week
- Georgia harvests are fully underway
- Expect slightly higher prices over the next two weeks due to regional transitions
Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.
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