East Coast green bell pepper production has slowed over the weekend, causing an upswing in the market. California green bells are in full production in the San Joaquin Valley. Markon First Crop (MFC) and Markon Essentials (ESS) Green and Red Bell Peppers are available.

Green Bells

• California’s San Joaquin Valley, the Bakersfield growing region, is in full production
  • Quality is very good
  • All sizes and grades are available
• Central Mexico has new summer crops in the state of Coahuila beginning this week
• South Georgia production slowed over the weekend due to recent rains; quality is mixed
• The North Carolina season will begin in 7 to 10 days
• Expect slightly higher markets due to increased demand

Red Bells

• California desert volume is moderate
  • Overall quality is very good as growers are starting the first picks of the last fields
  • The transition to Bakersfield will occur on June 29, possibly straining supply levels at that time
• Stocks are limited in South Georgia
• Canadian greenhouses have increased production
• Expect steady prices over the next week, then an upward trend in late June

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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