Bell pepper harvesting is transitioning on both coasts; prices are steady. Markon First Crop (MFC) and Markon Essentials (ESS) Green and Red Bell Peppers are available.

Green Bells

• California
  • The Bakersfield season is ending
  • Fresno and Santa Clarita new crop green bell production is ramping up

• • Quality is very good; color is vibrant
  • Supplies are ample; markets are stable
• Central Mexico/East Coast
  • Stocks out of Central Mexico (crossing into South Texas) are adequate
  • North Carolina production is winding down; New Jersey and New York are now the primary source for green bell peppers on the East Coast
  • Michigan and Ohio will start harvesting in a limited manner this week
• Prices are level; demand is moderate
• Quality ranges from good to fair

Red Bells

• California

• • The Bakersfield season is winding down
  • Fresno and Santa Clarita new crop production is expected to begin in two weeks
  • Supplies will increase as new growing regions ramp up
  • Expect steady markets during the Central and Southern California transitions
• Central Mexico/East Coast
  • Canadian greenhouse volume is lower this week
  • Central Mexican supplies (crossing into South Texas) remain limited
  • Expect stable prices over the next two to three weeks

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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