Weak Habanero Pepper Production in Baja California, Michoacan, and Jalisco

Habanero pepper production volumes are weak in Baja California, Michoacán, and Jalisco, due to cold and rainy weather. The weather issues affecting the crops in McAllen has an 8lbs box of habanero peppers quoting at FOB USD 22-24. The production volume is forecasted to increase when the season in Michoacán and Jalisco (May to December) reaches peak production in late August.