Chile pepper markets are slowly easing as new growing regions open on both coasts. Serrano and poblanos remain snug.
- Mexican chili supplies are gradually improving
- Warm weather in Sonora is enhancing yields and regular production is expected over the next week
- The Baja Peninsula will get started mid-May with light volume
- Mexicali has started their tomatillos which is helping overall supply
- Poblanos and serranos continue to be scarce but will increase throughout May
- Florida’s Plant City jalapenos are underway along with light supplies of hungarians and poblanos; the Georgia season will start the third week of May
- Growers have removed AOG clauses on jalapenos, anaheims, and tomatillos; serranos and poblanos continue to have restrictions
- Prices will continue to decrease over the next two weeks
Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
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