East Coast growers are recovering from Hurricane Helene, while California volume will decrease through late October when growers transition to the Arizona-California desert region. Overall supplies are limited, causing markets to rise.

California has sufficient red bell pepper supplies due to excellent growing conditions in the coastal regions; prices are slightly lower. Markon First Crop (MFC) and Markon Essentials (ESS) Green and Red Bell Peppers are available.

Green Bells

• California’s coastal growing region of Hollister is winding down
  • Expect reduced volume over the next three weeks
  • Jumbo sizes are limited
  • Choice grades will become more abundant in October
  • Growers will start light harvesting in the California desert region the week of October 21
• Late summer production in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and New Jersey is finishing up this week
• Growers in Tennessee, the Carolinas, and Georgia are assessing fields after Hurricane Helene
  • Expect low volume over the next two to three weeks in North Carolina
  • Georgia is drying out and will begin light harvests this week
  • The Florida fall season is expected to start in late October
• Markets are starting to climb due to severe weather, regional transitions, and strong demand

Red Bells

• California’s coastal regions are seeing hot weather in the mid-90s this week, increasing yields and overall volume
  • All sizes are available
  • Quality is very good
• Central Mexico supplies (crossing into South Texas) are sufficient and of good quality
• Canadian greenhouse volume is slowing down; however, the season will continue through October
• Markets are slightly lower this week

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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