Generally speaking, chili peppers should be smooth, shiny, well colored, and firm. Avoid peppers that appear shriveled or decayed. Dry lines or striations across the skin indicate a hotter pepper. These lines are not an indication of poor quality
Storing and Handling
Temperature/humidity recommendations for short-term
storage of seven days or less:
45-50 degrees F/7-10 degrees C
85-95% relative humidity
Pasilla: 55-60 degrees F/
13-16 degrees C
Copyright & Disclaimer
PMA Fresh Produce Manual
Variety/Type Descriptions
Many varieties of chili peppers are available for commercial use.
Common Packaging
8- to 10-lb. bulk cartons
Prepackaged containers
Grades
No U.S. grades given.
Storing Tips
Keep chili peppers away from ethylene producing fruits, ripening rooms, and strong drafts.
Shippers
FONTERA PRODUCE, LTD.
P.O. Box 2019, Edinburg, TX 78540-2019
1321 Frontera Rd., Edinburg, TX 78540-2019
PHONE # - 956-381-5701
FAX # - 956-381-5706
CONTACT - Will Steele, Vice President
WEB SITE - fronteraproduce.com
E-MAIL - will@fronteraproduce.com
I. KUNIK CO., INC.
2000 Industrial Drive, McAllen, TX 78504
PHONE # - 956-686-4324
FAX # - 956-686-2855
CONTACT - Leonard Kroman, Owner
WEB SITE - www.ikunik.com
E-MAIL - buyKunik@ikunik.com
J & D PRODUCE, INC.
P.O. Box 1548, Edinburg, TX 78540
7310 N. Expressway 281, Edinburg, TX 78541
PHONE # - 956-380-0353
FAX # - 956-380-0325
CONTACT - James V. Bassetti, President & Sales
WEB SITE - www.littlebearproduce.com
E-MAIL - lrchandler@littlebearproduce.com
LONDON FRUIT, INC.
9010 S. Cage Blvd., Pharr, TX 78577
PHONE # - 956-781-7799
FAX # - 956-781-2323
CONTACT - Barry London, President
WEB SITE - www.LondonFruit.com
E-MAIL - richard@londonfruit.com
SAN ANTONIO COMMISSION OF TEXAS, INC.
P.O. Box 2424, McAllen, TX 78502
PHONE # - 956-687-9181
FAX # - 956-682-1012
CONTACT - Hal Hoffman
WEB SITE - www.sweetonions.com & www.sanantoniocommissiontx.com
E-MAIL - sactx@aol.com
VAL VERDE VEGETABLE CO., INC.
P.O. Box 4448, McAllen, TX 78502
2200 Trophy Dr., McAllen, TX 78504
PHONE # - 956-994-1310
FAX # - 956-994-1312
CONTACT - Frank Schuster, President
WEB SITE - www.valverdevegetable.com
E-MAIL - frank@valverdevegetable.com
WINTER GARDEN PRODUCE
P. O. Box 1418, Uvalde, TX 78802
PHONE # - 830-278-3323
FAX # - 830-278-7241
CONTACT - Eddy Carnes, President & Gen. Mgr.
WEB SITE - www.wintergardenproduce.com
E-MAIL - jcarnes@wintergardenproduce.com
