Fresno Chili Peppers

Commodity Overview

Fresno chilies have a conical shape similar to jalapenos, but with broader shoulders. They have glossy, waxy skin and a flavor and heat similar to a jalapeno when raw; when cooked, they have a smoky flavor. They can be green, orange or red. Red peppers are about 2,500 to 8,000 Scoville units, and orange are about 2,500 to 10,000.

Produce Availability

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Characteristics

Commodity: Peppers, Chili
Category: Cooking Vegetables,Salad Vegetables
Appearance: Glossy and green, orange or red, similar to a wide-shouldered jalapeno
Flesh: Firm, crisp and juicy
Flavor: Spicy, with a flavor similar to jalapenos when raw; a sweet and smoky flavor when cooked
Size: About 3 inches long
Color: Green, orange or red
Shape: Conical, similar to a wide-shouldered jalapeno
Commonly Cooked: Yes
Served Raw: Yes
Seed: Small, flat, white seeds embedded in a cotton-textured membrane
Availability: Year-round
Additional Notes: Photo courtesy Frieda's Inc.

Retail Price Data is based on USDA Specialty Crops Market News surveys. Data collection ends on the report date and encompasses ad pricing good from the Saturday before the report release date through the following Friday. Weekly data - from over 400 retailers, comprising more than 30,000 individual stores with online weekly advertised features - covers over 250 produce items. Registered (logged-in) users, can access weekly reports and additional market information.

USDA Specialty Crops Market News publishes FOB and Movement data on a daily and weekly basis. Pricing and volume information is aggregated by commodity and published weekly, subject to any source-data adjustments. Commodity data is further processed based on origin (domestic vs imports) and type (regular vs. organic). Registered (logged-in) users, can access weekly reports and additional market information.

National Produce Consultants LLC Powered by Foodbuy

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Business Type:

Management & Consulting, Other, Foodservice

Location HQ:

Allen, 75013-8098 Texas

Berries:

Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Strawberries, Specialty Berries

Citrus:

Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes, Oranges

Creekside Organics Inc

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Business Type:

Broker, Shipper

Location HQ:

Bakersfield, 93301 California

Melons:

Cantaloupe

Cooking Vegetables:

Leeks

Salad Vegetables:

Celery

Specialties:

Kale Sprouts, Rapini

Organic Produce:

Organic Artichokes, Organic Asparagus, Organic Beans, Organic Beets, Organic Broccoli

A Plus Vegetable

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Business Type:

Grower, Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Vernon, 90058-3111 California

Berries:

Blueberries, Strawberries

Citrus:

Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes, Oranges, Clementines / Mandarins / Tangerines

Deciduous Fruit:

Apples, Asian Pears, Grapes

Cooks Company Produce Inc

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Business Type:

Wholesaler

Location HQ:

San Francisco, 94124 California

Berries:

Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Strawberries, Specialty Berries

Citrus:

Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes, Oranges

Better Produce Inc

Overview (5) (0) (0)

Business Type:

Broker, Grower, Shipper

Location HQ:

Santa Maria, 93458-5616 California

Berries:

Blackberries, Raspberries, Strawberries

Cooking Vegetables:

Squash, Summer, Squash, Winter, Snow Peas, Banana Wax Peppers

Organic Produce:

Organic Blackberries, Organic Peppers, Chili, Organic Raspberries

James Desiderio Inc

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Business Type:

Broker, Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Buffalo, 14206 New York

Deciduous Fruit:

Grapes

Cooking Vegetables:

Mushrooms, Potatoes

Berries:

Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Gold Raspberries, Red Raspberries, Strawberries

Van Eerden Foodservice Company HQ

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Business Type:

Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Grand Rapids, 49501 Michigan

Tropical Fruit:

Bananas

Cooking Vegetables:

Potatoes

Salad Vegetables:

Lettuce, Tomatoes

Berries:

Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Gold Raspberries, Red Raspberries

The Kunkel Co Inc

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Business Type:

Broker, Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Eden Prairie, 55344 Minnesota

Berries:

Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Strawberries, Specialty Berries

Citrus:

Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes, Oranges

Aramburo Produce Inc.

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Business Type:

Importer, Retailer, Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Los Angeles, 90021 California

Citrus:

Limes

Tropical Fruit:

Papayas

Cooking Vegetables:

Garlic, Onions, Bulb, Peppers, Chili, Squash, Summer, Squash, Winter

Salad Vegetables:

Cucumbers

Specialties:

Cactus Leaves, Chayote

Bonsai Produce and Distribution Inc

Overview (5) (0) (2)

Business Type:

Broker, Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Austell, 30168-7891 Georgia

Melons:

Cantaloupe

Salad Vegetables:

Broccoli, Celery, Onions, Green

Cooking Vegetables:

Napa Cabbage

Berries:

Blackberries, Blueberries, Raspberries, Gold Raspberries, Red Raspberries

Fresno Chili Peppers