Green bell pepper supplies are abundant; markets have eased. Red bell pepper prices are slightly lower as California yields start to increase; demand remains strong, according to a press release from Markon Cooperative of Salinas, CA.
Green Bells
- Markon First Crop (MFC) and Markon Essentials (ESS) Green Bell Peppers are ample
- California volume is high; quality is very good as multiple coastal regions are in production, including Hollister, Oxnard, and Santa Maria
- Harvesting is steady in the Midwest regions of Michigan and Ohio
- Northeastern production is consistent; all sizes are available
- Central Mexico is shipping limited quantities into South Texas
- Expect low prices this week
Red Bells
- MFC and ESS Red Bell Peppers are available
- California’s coastal production is moderate and expected to increase over the next two weeks due to hot weather; quality is very good
- Supplies are limited out of Central Mexico (crossing into South Texas), but the season will ramp up in mid-September
- Greenhouse yields are snug in Eastern Canada due to past hot weather and disease issues; Western Canada greenhouse stocks are sufficient but not being regularly exported to the U.S.
- Demand for California peppers remains strong
- Expect slightly lower prices next week with a larger drop in mid-September