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UPDATE: CHILE PEPPERS

May 29, 2026

Domestic production has slowed slightly; harvesting is wrapping up in several growing regions. Markon First Crop (MFC) Chile Peppers are available.

Mexico

  • Mexican supplies are increasing
  • Jalapeno and tomatillo stocks are abundant
  • Quality has improved in recent weeks, but discoloration and misshapen peppers are being reported occasionally
  • Next week’s expected storms may negatively impact quality and yields
  • Red Fresno chiles remain limited, but yields are expected to increase in two to three weeks
  • Most markets are steady, but prices for Poblanos, Anaheims, and Habaneros remain elevated

United States

  • The Texas season will end over the next two weeks
  • East Coast production, concentrated in Georgia, is fully underway; standard and specialty chiles are shipping
  • Jalapeno volume is meeting demand in California’s desert region, but the season is past its peak
  • California’s San Joaquin Valley season will begin in mid-June, while Central Coast production will begin in July
  • Expect markets to inch up until more West Coast seasons start in two to three weeks

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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