[steezeburger]

It seemed pretty clear to me that Tran started looking for cheaper peppers elsewhere first.

[indigodaddy]

It wasn't that clear to me. Do you mean by the fact that he started the Chilico company and tried to hire Underwood's manager? That did seem a little shady, but it just seemed like there aren't enough details out in the open to know for sure. Although I suppose the 13M judgement against Huy Fong supports the case.

[bigstrat2003]

That was certainly my impression from the article as well.