Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 released this bell pepper crop update December 22, 2023:
Red bell pepper supplies are extremely scarce; prices have escalated. Green bell volume is lower; the California season is ending, and Florida fields have been affected by storms.
Red Bells
Markon First Crop (MFC) and Markon Essentials (ESS) Red Bell Peppers are extremely limited; packer label is being substituted as needed
The California desert region continues to experience cold (mid-60 F), wet weather which is delaying the ripening process
Many growers are packing every second day so color has time to deepen
Quality is average; coloring is the main concern
Mexican production is expected to start in a limited manner next week
Past hurricanes have delayed growers in the state of Sinaloa by two weeks
Peak volume isn’t expected until January 6
Expect elevated markets over the next two weeks
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Green Bells
MFC and ESS Green Bell Peppers are available
The California desert season is ending this week for most growers
Mexican production is steady
Quality is excellent
All sizes are available
Florida supplies are snug as it rebounds from severe storms last weekend and recent low temperatures
Quality is good
Choice grades are the most prevalent
Expect slightly higher markets next week
Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 released this bell pepper crop update December 22, 2023:
Red bell pepper supplies are extremely scarce; prices have escalated. Green bell volume is lower; the California season is ending, and Florida fields have been affected by storms.
Red Bells
Markon First Crop (MFC) and Markon Essentials (ESS) Red Bell Peppers are extremely limited; packer label is being substituted as needed
The California desert region continues to experience cold (mid-60 F), wet weather which is delaying the ripening process
Many growers are packing every second day so color has time to deepen
Quality is average; coloring is the main concern
Mexican production is expected to start in a limited manner next week
Past hurricanes have delayed growers in the state of Sinaloa by two weeks
Peak volume isn’t expected until January 6
Expect elevated markets over the next two weeks
Click charts to expand
Green Bells
MFC and ESS Green Bell Peppers are available
The California desert season is ending this week for most growers
Mexican production is steady
Quality is excellent
All sizes are available
Florida supplies are snug as it rebounds from severe storms last weekend and recent low temperatures
