Prices for all chile pepper varieties remain elevated due to low volume in Mexico and Florida. The upcoming California season will get underway in mid-April in the Coachella Valley. Markon First Crop (MFC) Chile Peppers are limited; packer label is being substituted as needed.

Mexico

• Yields are low due to insect and disease pressure
• Quality ranges from fair to good
• Central Mexico will start production in the next couple of weeks
• Prices will likely remain elevated even after the Central Mexico season begins

Florida

• The major freeze event in February severely limited the South Florida chile crop
• Production remains a few weeks away in North Florida
• Georgia peppers will not be harvested until early May
• Expect better availability and lower pricing once East Coast production picks up in April/May

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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