California bell pepper markets are steady. East Coast markets are becoming active. Markon First Crop (MFC) and Markon Essentials (ESS) Green and Red Bell Peppers are available.

Green Bells

• California
  • The Oxnard, Newhall, and Hollister, California growing regions are seeing steady volume
  • Overall quality is good; scarring, thin walls, and mechanical damage are occasional issues
  • Production is expected to start in Thermal, California in late October
  • Markets are steady

• Central Mexico/East Coast   
  • Central Mexican supplies (crossing through Texas) are tight
  • Rainfall is impacting new crop production in New York, Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania
  • Georgia production is expected to be delayed until late October as a result of Hurricane Idalia
    • First new crop volume will be low
    • Expect increased volume by the second week of November
  • East Coast markets will rise over the next five weeks

Red Bells

• California
  • The Hollister, Oxnard, and Newhall, California growing regions are seeing steady volume
  • Oxnard red bell production was the most impacted by Hurricane Hilary; production has since begun to rebound as growers move into new crop fields
  • Quality is improving; scarring, thin walls, and mechanical damage are occasional issues
  • Markets remain elevated

• Central Mexico/Canada  
  • Central Mexican supplies (crossing through Texas) are tight; quality ranges from good to fair
  • Eastern Canada production is low due to poor fall weather

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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