Hard Times for a Hot Commodity, the Prized New Mexico Chile

In all her eight decades of farming in southeastern New Mexico, June Rutherford has never seen a chile season this bad.

Melissa’s Adds Hatch Pepper Polenta to American Menus

October 31, 2019 Melissa’s Produce

A staple of Northern Italian cuisine, Polenta (corn-meal) has become a favorite item on American menus. Melissa’s introduces a convenient one-pound chub of pre-cooked Polenta laced with the unique flavor of the Hatch pepper.

Frieda’s Hatch Chile Season off to an Early Start

July 9, 2019 Frieda’s Inc.

The world-famous Hatch Chiles are coming back in season in late July, just ahead of their usual August start date. Frieda’s Specialty Produce is kicking off the season with strong supplies and high-quality product, just in time to include in grilling promotions.