Chile pepper markets are active, especially prices for specialty varieties such as Habaneros, Red Fresnos, and Anaheims, due to severe weather and harvesting transitions in Mexico and Georgia.

• Demand is strong in Mexico; hailstorm damage prematurely ended the season in the state of Chihuahua
  • New crop Baja production is not expected reach normal levels until first week of July
  • Overall quality is average
• California growers are harvesting limited quantities of good quality Jalapenos and Poblanos; more volume is expected next week
• East Coast production is focused in Georgia; however, rainstorms have slowed harvests
• Red Fresnos, Habaneros and Anaheim Chiles are extremely snug due to fewer acres planted
• Expect prices to remain elevated over the next two weeks

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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