Overall green and red bell pepper supplies are moderate but strong demand is pushing up prices. Production is transitioning to new growing regions on both coasts. Markon First Crop (MFC) and Markon Essentials (ESS) Green and Red Bell Peppers are available.

Green Bells

• California has moderate volume primarily out of the Coachella desert region
  • Quality is very good
  • All sizes are available
  • Demand is strong
• Mexican supplies are starting to ship into Nogales, Arizona; full production will start in early December
• Volume is low out of Central Mexico (crossing into South Texas)
• The Georgia season is expected to run through November but cooler weather bring it to an end before December; quality is fair
• Ample stocks are shipping out of North and South Florida; the Central Florida season will begin in early December
• Markets are expected to remain steady for the next e few weeks

Red Bells

• Production is moderate in California’s coastal regions
  • Large sizes are snug
  • Quality is good
• Supply levels are steady out of Jalisco, Mexico (crossing into South Texas)
• The Canadian greenhouse season is ending; demand has shifted to California
• Expect high yet steady prices over the next two weeks

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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