Red bell pepper supplies are moderate; California’s recent poor weather has affected quality. Green bells are available on both coasts; new crop harvesting is starting up in Florida and Coachella, California this month. Markon First Crop (MFC) and Markon Essentials (ESS) Green and Red Bell Peppers are available.

Red Bells

• This week’s lower temperatures and recent inclement weather have affected overall quality in California’s coastal regions
  • Current shelf life is slightly reduced
  • Markon recommends tighter inventory turns over the next two weeks
  • The Coachella season is expected to start in mid-November, which will improve overall quality
• Growers in Central Mexico are shipping low volume into South Texas
• Canadian greenhouse supplies are diminishing; quality is deteriorating as the season winds down
• Expect prices to increase over the next two weeks

Green Bells

• California’s Coachella season is underway
  • Quality is good
  • All sizes are available
  • Limited quantities of choice-grade peppers remain available from the San Joaquin Valley and Arroyo Grande
• Growers in Central Mexico are shipping low volume into South Texas
• The Nogales season will start with very low volume in mid-November
• Production will wind down over the next couple of weeks in Georgia; cooler weather in South Georgia makes peppers more prone to bruising
• Florida harvests have begun; supplies will increase over the next two weeks
• Expect steady but low prices over the next week as new regions are now in production

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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