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UPDATE: Bell Peppers

July 24, 2019

Green bell pepper supplies have tightened; prices are climbing.

  • Prices are climbing on green bells
    • California harvesting is transitioning from the San Joaquin Valley to coastal regions such as Hollister and Oxnard, CA
    • Although normal for this time of year, Mexican volume is low
    • East Coast growers are moving from North Carolina to Canada and Michigan
    • New crop stocks will ramp up across the country in 10 to 14 days
  • Expect elevated green bell markets for the next two weeks
  • Red and yellow bell pepper supplies are sufficient; prices are steady

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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