Red bell pepper supplies are very limited; prices are high. Green bell pepper supplies are improving. Markon First Crop (MFC) and Markon Essentials (ESS) Green are available, Red Bell Peppers are limited.

Red Bells

• Supplies are limited due to hot temperatures ending crops early in Coachella, California
• Bakersfield region has been experiencing heat waves over 105°F the last two weeks, helping the ripening process; Growers will start harvesting this weekend
• Some shippers are bridging the California gap with product of Mexico; quality is good and mediums are most prevalent
• Eastern Canadian greenhouses are light due to warm temperatures and some sporadic disease concerns
• Expect continued elevated markets over the next two weeks

Green Bells

• The California season has transitioned to Bakersfield and supplies are increasing
  • Sizing is stepping down with additional large and mediums available, quality is good
• North Carolina has good supply on all sizes, quality is good
• The Georgia season is mostly done with very little supply and should be completely done by the end of the week
• Regional summer deals in Kentucky, New Jersey, Ohio, and Pennsylvania are experiencing excellent weather/growing conditions; expect an early start this season around the week of June 30
• Expect lower prices next week

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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