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.

Roger's and Sons Produce Inc

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Business Type:

Wholesaler

Location HQ:

San Antonio, 78207 Texas

Citrus:

Melogold, Oro Blanco, Pummelo, Pink Grapefruit, Cocktail Grapefruit, Ruby Red Grapefruit, White Grapefruit, Eureka/Lisbon Lemons, Meyer Lemons, Seedless Lemons

Develop 360 LLC

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Business Type:

Grower, Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Davenport, 33837 Florida

Berries:

Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Gold Raspberries, Red Raspberries, Strawberries, Red Currants, Kiwiberries, Cape Gooseberries/Goldenberries

Citrus:

Melogold

Panchos Food Service Inc

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Business Type:

Wholesaler, Foodservice

Location HQ:

Nashville, 37211 Tennessee

Berries:

Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Gold Raspberries, Red Raspberries, Strawberries, Red Currants, Kiwiberries, Cape Gooseberries/Goldenberries

Citrus:

Melogold

Ray Kay Produce Inc

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Business Type:

Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Brooklyn, 11205 New York

Berries:

Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Gold Raspberries, Red Raspberries, Strawberries, Red Currants, Kiwiberries, Cape Gooseberries/Goldenberries

Citrus:

Melogold

Fresh Produce Source Inc

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Business Type:

Broker, Exporter, Shipper, Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Calexico, 92231 California

Berries:

Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Gold Raspberries, Red Raspberries, Strawberries, Red Currants, Kiwiberries, Cape Gooseberries/Goldenberries

Citrus:

Melogold

PTC Produce

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Business Type:

Broker

Location HQ:

Overland Park, 66212 Kansas

Berries:

Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Gold Raspberries, Red Raspberries, Strawberries, Red Currants, Kiwiberries, Cape Gooseberries/Goldenberries

Citrus:

Melogold

Joseph A Cimino Food Brokers Inc

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Business Type:

Broker, Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Liverpool, 13090 New York

Berries:

Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Gold Raspberries, Red Raspberries, Strawberries, Specialty Berries, Red Currants, Kiwiberries

Montanez Imports LLC

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Business Type:

Exporter, Importer, Wholesaler

Location HQ:

McAllen, 78503 Texas

Berries:

Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Gold Raspberries, Red Raspberries, Strawberries, Specialty Berries, Red Currants, Kiwiberries

Elite Fresh Produce Distributors LLC

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Business Type:

Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Payette, 83661-2421 Idaho

Berries:

Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Gold Raspberries, Red Raspberries, Strawberries, Specialty Berries, Red Currants, Kiwiberries

B.E.T. Brokerage LLC

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Business Type:

Broker

Location HQ:

Chelsea, 02150 Massachusetts

Berries:

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

Citrus:

Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes, Oranges

Fresno Chili Peppers