Red bell peppers are extremely limited as domestic crops wind down and the Mexican season is delayed. Green bell supplies are ample; production is underway in California, Florida, and Mexico.

Red Bells

• Markon First Crop (MFC) and Markon Essentials (ESS) Red Bell Peppers are extremely limited; packer label is being substituted as needed
• Low temperatures in the California desert region are delaying the ripening process
  • Yields will remain extremely low through the end of the season in late December
  • Quality is average; achieving full red color has become an issue as growers are forced to harvest fields earlier than normal to fill orders
• Cold weather has tightened supplies in Mexico
  • The Sinaloa season is getting a slow start due to effects of past hurricanes and rain
  • The crop typically begins in late December but supplies will not be ready until early January
• Expect elevated prices and tight supplies through January 6

Green Bells

• MFC and ESS Green Bell Peppers are available
• Mexican volume is rising
  • Quality is very good
  • All sizes are available
• The California desert supplies remain tight; the season is winding down
• Florida has adequate stocks despite cooler weather and recent rain
  • Quality is very good; walls are thick
  • All sizes are available
• Expect steady markets for the next 7-10 days

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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