Green bell peppers are transitioning south on both coasts. Supplies are snug from past storms and recent cold weather. California’s cool evenings are hindering red bell pepper ripening.

Green Bells

• Markon First Crop (MFC) and Markon Essentials (ESS) Green Bell Peppers are available

• The California desert season is winding down; volume is low due to cold evening temperatures as the transition to Mexico begins
• Mexican stocks are adequate in Sonora; however, cool evenings in Culiacan, Sinaloa are hindering fruit growth
• The Georgia season is ending this week; quality is average
• Central/South Florida growers are harvesting limited supplies from hurricane-affected crops; quality is hit or miss
• Expect markets to increase over the next two weeks

Red Bells

• MFC and ESS Red Bell Peppers are available
• Cool evening temperatures in the California desert are slowing the ripening process
• Quality has improved; large sizes are most abundant
• Mexico’s primary red bell season is expected to start in late December
• Prices will remain steady this week

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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