California red bell peppers are extremely limited due to cold, rainy weather in the coastal growing regions. Green pepper volume is slowly increasing in the California desert area.

Red Bells

• Markon First Crop (MFC) and Markon Essentials (ESS) Red Bell Peppers are extremely limited; packer label will be substituted as necessary
• The California coastal region will see rain and low evening temperatures (34 to 38 degrees), drastically reducing supplies
• The Coachella season is expected to start in the third week of November
• Production will start in Western Mexico (crossing into Nogales) by mid- to late December
• Canadian greenhouse production is winding down over the next 10 days due to limited sunlight
• The East Coast does not produce a significant amount of colored bell peppers
• Expect prices to climb higher this week

Green Bells

• MFC and ESS Green Bell Peppers are available

• Volume is increasing in the California desert region
  • All suppliers are harvesting this week
  • Quality is excellent; size is dominated by jumbo and extra-large peppers
• Georgia and North Florida production has increased due to warmer weather
  • Quality is good
  • East Coast stocks are expected to decrease by mid-November due to previous hurricane damage
• Central Mexico has consistent supply (crossing through South Texas)
• The Nogales season will start in a limited manner over the next two weeks
• Expect markets to remain steady this week

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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