News and Stories

Green and red bell pepper prices are climbing; supplies are tightening as the crop transitions to new growing regions. Expect higher markets through early July.

West Coast

• Markon First Crop (MFC) and Markon Essentials (ESS) Green and Red Bell Peppers are available
  • Green bells have transitioned to California’s Southern Central Valley
  • Overall supplies are sufficient
• The crop is dominated by jumbo and extra-large sizes
• Red bell harvesting is starting to wind down in California’s Imperial Valley;
  • Stocks are tightening
  • New crop production will start in California’s Southern Central Valley by early July

East Coast

• MFC and ESS Green Bell Peppers are available; packer label may be substituted as necessary
• Growers are transitioning from Georgia to North Carolina
• Demand will shift to the West Coast
• Expect tight supplies through early July when North Carolina volume ramps up

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
 
©2020 Markon Cooperative, Inc. All rights reserved.