East Coast pepper growers are recovering from multiple hurricanes; markets are poised to rise. California production will transition green bell crops to the Arizona-California desert region in October; red bell supplies will remain sufficient. Markon First Crop (MFC) and Markon Essentials (ESS) Green and Red Bell Peppers are available.
Green Bells
- California’s coastal growing region of Hollister will slow production over the next 10 days as the season winds down
- Choice grades are most common
- Quality is average
- The harvesting transition to the Arizona-California desert region is expected to start Oct 21; however, high temperatures could push that date forward
- Late summer production has ended in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and New Jersey
- Expect minimum volume out of North Carolina next week
- The Georgia season is getting started
- Quality is good
- Yields are increasing
- Florida fields took a hit from Hurricane Milton; however, growers anticipate production in the northern and southern growing regions of the state
- Markets are starting to climb due to harvesting transitions and severe weather along the East Coast
Red Bells
- California’s coastal regions have sufficient availability; prices are inching down
- All sizes are available
- Quality is very good
- Supply levels are steady out of Central Mexico supplies (crossing into South Texas)
- Canadian greenhouse volume is falling due to reduced sunlight
- Markets should remain steady over the next week
Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
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