Due to cold weather, California red bell pepper supplies will tighten up this week; markets will climb. Overall, green bell pepper volume is low; production is off to a slow start in Florida and Mexico. Markon First Crop (MFC) and Markon Essentials (ESS) Green and Red Bell Peppers are available.

Red Bells

• The California desert is experiencing lower temperatures this week (daytime highs of 67F and evening lows of 37F)
  • Expect much lower yields as the California season winds down over the next three weeks
  • Quality is average
  • Large sizes are limited
• Supplies are extremely tight in Central Mexico supply (crossing in S. Texas) due to poor growing conditions
• Choice-grade fruit is minimal out of Western Mexico; the main Culiacan season will start at the end of December
• The Canadian greenhouse season has ended
• Expect higher prices for the next two weeks

Green Bells

• California’s Coachella desert season is finishing this week
• West Coast demand has shifted to Mexico
• Production has been sluggish in Western Mexico due to cooler evening temperatures (mid-40F)
  • Quality is good; however, large sizes are limited
  • Volume is expected to ramp up at the end of December as more growers come online
• Yields are low in Central Mexico due to cooler weather and reduced winter daylight
• Growers have started harvesting in Central Florida; expect increased volume over the next week
• Warmer weather in South Florida will continue aiding growth for the next few weeks
• Expect slightly higher prices this week

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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