Red bell pepper supplies are snug as harvesting transitions are underway in California. Green bell pepper crops are experiencing cold weather in the Southeast, reducing yields. Markon First Crop (MFC) and Markon Essentials (ESS) Green and Red Bell Peppers are available.

Red Bells

• California production is transitioning from coastal regions to the Imperial Desert this week
  • Overall supplies are tight
  • An atmospheric river is expected to bring over two inches of rain starting on Friday; production crews will pack ahead of storms this week
  • Early season desert crops will get a slow start as this week’s weather will hinder the ripening process
• Growers in Central Mexico are shipping low volume into South Texas
• The Canadian greenhouse season is finishing up, increasing demand for California field-grown red bell peppers
• Expect prices to increase over the next two weeks

Green Bells

• California’s Coachella supplies are adequate; however, this week’s weather will slow yields
  • Overall quality is good with all sizes available
  • The San Joaquin Valley and Arroyo Grande seasons have ended
• Mexico is crossing limited quantities into South Texas and Nogales, Arizona this week; early season volume is low out of Western Mexico
• Georgia experienced frost this week, ending the season
• Florida harvests have begun; however, cooler weather will slow yields this week
• Expect slightly higher prices due to inclement autumn weather over the next week

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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