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UPDATE: BELL PEPPERS

August 12, 2020

Green bell pepper supplies are ample; prices continue to ease. Red bell pepper markets are poised to rise as the crop transitions to new growing regions.

  • Green bell prices are much lower; supplies are abundant
    • Stocks are plentiful in all growing regions, including California, Canada, Michigan, and Ohio
    • Low prices are expected for the next two to three weeks
  • Red bell markets are fairly steady; supplies will tighten this week as the crop transitions to new growing regions
    • California production will transition to northern and coastal growing regions over the next two weeks
    • East Coast and Mexican harvesting is below normal levels; the West Coast is the primary growing region at this time of year
    • Prices expected to climb heading into next week

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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