Red bell pepper demand is shifting from Mexico to the California desert region. Green bell peppers are available on both coasts. Markon First Crop (MFC) and Markon Essentials (ESS) Green and Red Bell Peppers are available.

Red Bells

• Production has started in California’s Coachella region
  • Quality is very good
  • Jumbo and extra-large sizes are most common
• Mexican supplies are snug
  • The season is winding down
  • Quality is hit or miss; shelf life is reduced due to older fields
  • Tropical Storm Alvin will bring heavy rain to Western Mexico this weekend and potentially disrupting/ending the season
• Canadian greenhouse production is increasing; quality is very good
• Expect slightly higher markets over the next two weeks

Green Bells

• Growers are shipping consistent supplies out of California’s Imperial Valley
  • All sizes are available
  • Quality is very good
  • The Bakersfield season is expected to start in a limited manner on June 9
• Production has ended in Western Mexico
  • Growers have shifted to Eastern Mexico (crossing into South Texas)
  • New crop harvesting will start this weekend
  • Early season volume will be low
• The Georgia season is at its peak; harvesting will continue through June
• North Carolina production will start in mid-June
• Expect low prices next week

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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