Bell pepper market softens as supplies ramp up

Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 released this bell pepper update August 28, 2025:

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.

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

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.