Green bell peppers have begun transitioning south on both coasts; markets are steady. Markon First Crop (MFC) and Markon Essentials (ESS) Green and Red Bell Peppers are available.

Green Bells

• California
  • Production is winding down in Oxnard and Hollister
  • New crop Coachella and Thermal harvests have begun with increased volume expected over the next several weeks
  • Quality is good
  • Markets are steady but have the potential to become active as the transition occurs

• Mexico/East Coast   
  • Central Mexican supplies (crossing through Texas) are limited; markets are slightly higher
  • New crop stocks from Western Mexico (crossing into Nogales, Arizona) will begin shipping in late November; recent storms may cause delays and planting gaps at the start of their season
  • Georgia/Florida production is steady
    • Expect supplies to tighten the first week of November, as cooler weather patterns move in
    • Low temperatures are forecast in Georgia and Northern Florida next week which will increase prices

Red Bells

• California
  • Supplies are ample in the Hollister and Oxnard growing regions; volume is expected to decrease over the next two to three weeks as the transition to the Southern California desert region approaches
  • Coachella and Thermal new crop harvests will begin in early to mid-November; the domestic season will wrap up by late December
  • Quality is good; markets are steady

• Mexico/Canada  
  • Stocks remain limited in Central Mexico (crossing through Texas)
  • Eastern Canadian production is light
  • Western Mexico (crossing into Nogales, AZ) will become primary growing region in late December/early January

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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