California red bell pepper supplies are increasing; stubbornly high prices are starting to ease. Green bell pepper supplies are adequate as the Midwest and California coastal regions are well established; markets are slightly lower. Markon First Crop (MFC) and Markon Essentials (ESS) Green and Red Bell Peppers are available.

Green Bells

• California’s coastal growing regions of Hollister and Santa Maria are in peak production
  • These regions were not exposed to July heatwaves like the San Joaquin Valley
  • Quality is excellent
  • Large sizes are most prevalent
• Eastern growing regions, including North Carolina, Kentucky and New Jersey, are back into steady production after Tropical Storm Debby; growers will continue to review long term effects from recent heavy rains
• Michigan, Wisconsin and Canada are in full summer production
• Prices continue to lower as multiple growing regions are in play

Red Bells

• The California growing region of Fresno is in full swing
  • Quality is good; pepper walls are thick
  • Small sizes are tight
  • Hollister production is expected to start around August 26; excellent quality is anticipated
• Volume is increasing in Central Mexico as growers are coming online this week
• Canadian greenhouse supplies remain snug, especially in Ontario where plant disease hindered production
• The East Coast has a limited amount of colored peppers
• Expect prices to ease over the next two weeks

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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