Green bell pepper markets are rising due to strong demand. Cooler weather and growing region transitions are occurring on both coasts. Red bell pepper supplies are tight.

Green Bells

• Markon First Crop (MFC) and Markon Essentials (ESS) Green Bell Peppers are available
• California production out of the Hollister/Gilroy area is winding down
  • Quality is good; all sizes are available
  • The California desert season (Coachella) will start late next week with limited supplies
• The Georgia and North Florida growing regions are slightly behind schedule due to recent weather; volume is tight
  • Quality is good
  • North Carolina will experience cool weather next week, pushing their season to a close
• Central Mexico has limited volume crossing through the south Texas border
• Expect prices to continue rising

Red Bells

• MFC and ESS Red Bell Peppers are available; packer label may be substituted during transition
• The California regions of Hollister and Oxnard are experiencing cooler temperatures, slowing down the ripening process
  • Supplies are tight; some suppliers will skip harvesting on Saturday to help color deepen
  • Bell pepper quality remains strong
  • Central California’s Le Grande season will end early next week; the Coachella season will start in mid-November
• Central Mexico has limited volume due to recent cool weather
• Canadian greenhouses production is slowing down due to overcast weather
• Expect prices to increase next week

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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