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.

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.

Bay Area Herbs & Specialties LLC

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Business Type:

Grower, Shipper, Wholesaler

Location HQ:

South San Francisco, 94080 California

Berries:

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

Citrus:

Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes, Oranges

Colo-Pac Produce Inc

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Business Type:

Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Denver, 80216 Colorado

Berries:

Strawberries

Citrus:

Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes

Deciduous Fruit:

Apples, Figs, Grapes, Pomegranates

Melons:

Cantaloupe, Honeydew

JP Produce Inc

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Business Type:

Broker, Shipper, Retailer

Location HQ:

Rio Rico, 85648 Arizona

Cooking Vegetables:

Peppers, Chili, Fresno Chili Peppers, Habanero Peppers, Jalapeño Peppers, Pasilla Peppers, Serrano Peppers, Anaheim Peppers

Pantano Produce Company Inc

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Business Type:

Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Phoenix, 85034 Arizona

Berries:

Blackberries, Blueberries, Raspberries, Strawberries

Citrus:

Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes, Oranges

Deciduous Fruit:

Apples, Grapes

Persevere Produce LLC

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Business Type:

Broker, Grower, Shipper, Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Newport, 41012 Kentucky

Citrus:

Limes

Cooking Vegetables:

Cabbage, Cauliflower, Peppers, Chili

Salad Vegetables:

Spinach, Broccoli, Carrots, Celery, Cucumbers, Romaine

Hopkins Farms

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Business Type:

Broker, Grower, Shipper

Location HQ:

Cairo, 31728 Georgia

Cooking Vegetables:

Cabbage, Eggplant, Kale, Okra, Peas, Squash, Summer, Squash, Winter, Turnips

Salad Vegetables:

Peppers, Bell, Tomatoes

Pendleton's Country Market

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Business Type:

Grower, Retailer

Location HQ:

Lawrence, 66046 Kansas

Cooking Vegetables:

Asparagus, Corn, Kale, Okra, Onions, Sweet, Peas, Peppers, Chili, Potatoes, Pumpkins

Salad Vegetables:

Peppers, Bell

Northwestern Fruit Co Inc

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Business Type:

Wholesaler, Processor

Location HQ:

Saint Paul, 55130 Minnesota

Berries:

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

Citrus:

Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes, Oranges

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

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

Fresno Chili Peppers