Bell Peppers

Tues, June 18th, 2024

Dear Ole Tyme Customers:

Green bell pepper market is steady at elevated levels on both coasts. Overall supply of green bells are limited. Colored bells out of Coachella are also winding down; demand exceeds supply.

California green bells have moved to the Bakersfield area; peak sizes are large and medium, overall light supplies to start
Georgia is coming to an end sooner than normal and NC hasn't quite started just yet ( harvest looks to start in about 10-14days)
Eastern demand has shifted over to CA, putting further upward pressure on markets
Colored bells are much higher; California Desert is suffering from low yields due to heat-related pressure
Good quality fruit is commanding higher prices
Canadian hot house partners are supplementing with offshore fruit to help cover demand

Expectations: Expect active prices thru early July as we transition to the Central Valley and other local growing regions.

If you have any questions, please reach out to your Sales Representative.

Thanks,

Ole Tyme Produce