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UPDATE: Bell Peppers

August 15, 2019

Green bell pepper supplies are ample; prices continue to ease. Red bell pepper markets are higher.

  • Green bell prices are much lower; supplies are abundant
    • Stocks are plentiful in all growing regions, including California, Canada, and Michigan
    • Low prices are expected the next two to three weeks
  • Red bell markets remain elevated; supplies are extremely limited
  • California production is transitioning to northern and coastal growing regions; supplies are expected to ramp up the next one to two weeks
  • East Coast and Mexican harvesting is below normal levels; the West Coast is the primary growing region at this time of year
  • Expect elevated prices through late August or until supplies increase

 

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