Bell pepper supplies on both coasts strained causing higher prices

Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 released this bell pepper update July 7, 2025:

Green bell peppers on the East Coast are limited with New Jersey slow to start and tropical depression Chantal moving though North Carolina. Red bell peppers markets are higher due to snug supplies in California. Markon First Crop (MFC) and Markon Essentials (ESS) Green and Red Bell Peppers are available.

Green Bells

• North Carolina production has been impacted by tropical depression Chantal
• New Jersey has started with light volume; expect to see increases by the end of week
• Michigan and Ohio are expected to start this weekend in a limited manner
• California’s Bakersfield region is past peak production
• Fresno and Ventura, California regions will be up and running by mid-July
• Central Mexico volume (crossing into South Texas) is steady; quality is good
• Expect higher markets over the next two weeks

Red Bells

California’s Imperial Valley finished abruptly last week due to high heat
Bakersfield started last week and will continue to increase volume in July
Central Mexico has very light volume crossing into South Texas
Canadian greenhouse production is slow due to recent heat waves
Expect higher markets over the next week

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.