A healthy supply of cilantro is currently available in the U.S. The fine-leafed herb is currently being grown in Texas, now through May, while it’s available year-round as an import from Mexico.
“There is a very good supply of cilantro,” says Samuel De Los Santos of Don Hugo Produce, Inc., which operates out of Edinburg, Texas. “The demand is quiet right now, but it’s that way with many commodities, and I imagine it will start to pick up.” He feels the January blizzard on the east coast may have resulted in decreased demand for the herb. While the popularity of cilantro has been steadily growing with U.S. consumers, certain regions want more of the herb than others.
“We ship cilantro all over, but see a very large demand coming from areas with large Hispanic populations, ” De Los Santos explains.
Cilantro prices are lower right now, coming in at $7.00 to $9.00 for a 60-count crate. Those prices will increase once the Texas growing season is over and usual spring and summertime cilantro demand rises.
For more information:
Samuel De Los Santos
Don Hugo Produce, Inc.
+1 877 366 4846