Q: Dave,I am considering farming chiles, but I need to know where I can sell them. Do buyers contract with growers? If yes, for certain types? How do I reach the buyers?–Lex Pruitt Arkansas A: Hello Lex:In New Mexico, most farmers contract with processors or produce buyers before they plant their chiles. Over a hundred years, an industry has developed here …
Looking for Delizie di Calabria in the U.S.
Q: Hi Dave,I am looking for a source in the U.S. to buy the condiments made by Delizie di Calabria. I’m half Calabrese so these hot peppers awake many good memories.Thank you, Marco Romano A: Hello Marco:I saw one of the salsa products in a pricey shop in Scottsdale, so the Delizie di Calabria sauces seem to have …
Dave Suggests Chile Vendors
Q: Hello Dave:I am looking for a site where I can buy dried pepper pods to grind into powder. I know I could just buy the powder, but the fun is making your own. Could you point me in the right direction?Thank you, Michael Shirley A: Hello Michael:Some good chile vendors are: Los Chileros: www.loschileros.com New Mexican Connection: www.nmcchile.comSuperbly Southwestern: www.hotchile.com–Dave
Help Identify Hot Sauce from Tinian
Q: Hi Dave:Can you help me identify where this hot sauce came from, and what type of hot pepper is in it? It is made in Tiniam, USA and is named JV’s Special. It has the phrase “Fina Denni Chamorro” on the label. The ingredients are: salt, vinegar, soy, garlic, and Tiniam Hot Pepper. Any Ideas?–Bob A: Hello Bob:Tinian is …
Looking for Contract Packers
Q: Dave,I’m trying to find the nearest contract packers to Alexandria, LA and Stephenville, TX to bottle a sauce recipe for me.Thanks, Nick A: Hello Nick:The proximity of a contract packer is just one of many aspects you should investigate before retaining one. See our article on the subject, "How to Choose a Co-Packer" at http://www.fiery-foods.com/zine-industry/choose.html In our Industry Directory, a …