Red bell pepper markets are elevated; next week’s cooler weather will push up California markets. Green bell peppers are abundant on both coasts; prices are low. Markon First Crop (MFC) and Markon Essentials (ESS) Green and Red Bell Peppers are available.

Red Bells

• California’s Coachella region will wind down over the next two weeks
  • Quality is average due to older plants
  • Temperatures are expected to drop to the mid-60s with rain next week, which will affect yields and quality
• Western Mexico is shipping limited quantities, mostly from Baja fields
  • The Culiacan season will ramp up at the end of December
  • Next week’s high temperatures will help ripen Culiacan crops
• Supplies are tight in Central Mexico; 11-pound greenhouse packs dominate availability
• Florida stocks are sporadic as most fields are overripe
• Expect high prices over the next two weeks due to weather and harvesting transitions from California to Western Mexico

Green Bells

• Western Mexico is shipping abundant supplies of all sizes available; quality is very good
• Florida production is steady; quality is good
• California’s Coachella season has ended
• Central Mexico (crossing into South Texas) is dominated by medium and choice grade sizes
• Expect continued low pricing over the holidays

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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