Green bell pepper supplies are increasing as harvesting becomes established in the Midwest and Northeastern regions; markets are easing. Red bell pepper demand remains strong; prices are elevated despite new crop production in California. Markon First Crop (MFC) and Markon Essentials (ESS) Green Bell Peppers are available; MFC and ESS Red Bell Peppers are snug.

Green Bells

• California production is underway in Hollister, Oxnard, and Fresno
  • Quality is excellent
  • Large sizes dominate availability
  • The Fresno season is winding down; choice grade and small sizes are prevalent
• Volume ranges from low to average in Western North Carolina and Kentucky
• Production is in full swing in Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana, easing prices
• New Jersey will continue harvesting No. 1 grade stocks until mid-August; however, choice grades are abundant also
• Harvesting is getting underway in the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Quebec
• Prices are inching down as more regions begin production, increasing overall supplies

Red Bells

• The California crop is winding down in Bakersfield with hit-or-miss quality due to the prolonged heat wave in July
  • Extra grading is required
  • Large sizes are tight
  • New crop harvesting is getting started in Fresno and Oxnard this weekend; full production isn’t expected for another week
• Canadian greenhouse supplies are a bit tighter, increasing demand in California
• Volume will increase in Central Mexico (crossing in South Texas) over the next two weeks as more growers come online
• The East Coast does not grow a significant amount of colored peppers
• Expect elevated prices over the next two weeks

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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