After a 2025 marked by a drop in turnover due to the European economic crisis, Lo Casto Srl is experiencing a marked turnaround. The scarcity of produce (especially vegetables and peppers) caused by climatic and phytosanitary factors has generated an increase in prices and demand, boosting. read more

Breedx is evaluating a portfolio of sweet and seedless snack peppers in various shapes and sizes under high-tech greenhouse conditions at the Dutch research center Delphy. Yotam Guetta, Business Development Manager for Northern Europe at Breedx, is inviting growers and other relevant parties for a visit. read more

Polfarm communicates more than 30 years of experience, farming on over 800 hectares, and a strong position in carrots, beetroot, and other root vegetables. It's one of those examples of a Polish company that, instead of going the small-scale local route, moved from the start toward scale and advanced technology — aimed at working with retail chains, not with regional wholesalers. read more

At Gourmet Waiuku, a 4.7-hectare capsicum glasshouse operation in Waiuku, New Zealand, the new season has started with a renewed emphasis on biological control, sustainable growing practices, and developing a more resilient greenhouse ecosystem. As part of NZ Gourmet, the operation supplies fresh read more

Uprawa organicznych melonów i arbuzów na greckiej wyspie Krecie kurczy się z powodu trudnych warunków handlowych, z jakimi borykają się te dwa produkty w ostatnich latach, oraz z powodu sukcesu handlowego cieszącego się paprykami organicznymi i małymi ogórkami, znanych także jako ogórki z Knossos. read more

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The Cucumber and Pepper Growers' Association (CPGA) has appointed Simon Conway as its new Chairman, effective from 1 June 2026. The appointment comes as the association continues to address sector pressures and support growers across the industry. Simon Conway will work alongside the CPGA. read more

Klasmann-Deilmann has expanded its production of its cultivated sphagnum product, Sphaxx®, by opening a new production site in Bergschenhoek, Netherlands. The facility, a former six-hectare sweet pepper greenhouse, has been fully converted. read more

While many companies in greenhouse horticulture choose to specialize, Tomato Masters decided to take a different approach. Originally focused on tomatoes and located in Deinze as part of the Tomeco cooperation, the company expanded into peppers in 2023. With the help of VLAM, peppers became a new focus alongside tomatoes. read more

From the stage of Think Fresh 2026, Rijk Zwaan decisively launches a key asset for the fruit and vegetable sector: the brand. And it does so by putting the spotlight on Sweet Palermo®, the sweet bell pepper that has evolved over the years into a true success story in the industry. read more

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Greenhouse growers of tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers encounter difficulties at the end of the season when plastic twines become entangled with plant material and are difficult to separate. These materials need to be transported for incineration, which leads to additional costs. It is anticipated that disposal expenses will rise. read more

Some of the critical issues that had led to a surge in some fruit and vegetable prices seem to have been overcome: the prices of tomatoes, bell peppers, and zucchinis are decreasing, while the eggplant market is also returning to normal. The long weekend is boosting some productions, such as broad beans, as well as. read more

This year, Esasema Macfrut's participation is strongly focused on the bell pepper segment, with a renewed offering and a clear orientation towards international growth. Giovanni Denaro, the commercial director, provided an update during the event. read more

Food prices on Bulgaria's wholesale markets decreased this week, with fresh vegetables like tomatoes and cucumbers leading the decline. Data from the State Commission on Commodity Exchanges and Markets indicates that prices for most seasonal produce went down, although some items such as potatoes and peppers saw an increase. read more

The Belgian greenhouse vegetable market is showing a varied trend. Although the new season for tomatoes and peppers began well, pepper prices have already started to decrease. Cucumbers, which had very high prices in early February, are now seeing a significant drop. "It is just a matter of waiting." read more

Ten years ago the debut of a project that contributed to changing the pepper category, creating space for a segment that has now become an increasingly recognizable piece in the assortment of large-scale retail. And as often happens when a product enters a new phase of maturity, read more

W Południowej Europie silne burze i intensywne opady deszczu stawiają presję na dostawy organicznych owoców i warzyw. Według holenderskiego hurtownika produktów rolnych Udea, zbieranie plonów takich jak papryka i pomidory zostało zakłócone, a szklarnie oraz infrastruktura transportowa zostały

In Southern Europe, severe storms and heavy rainfall are putting pressure on organic fruit and vegetable supplies. According to Dutch produce wholesaler Udea, the harvesting of crops like bell peppers and tomatoes has been disrupted, and greenhouses and transportation infrastructure have been read more

Key areas of focus for our pepper business include sourcing high-quality peppers, ensuring consistent quality and flavor, developing innovative pepper products, building strong relationships with suppliers and customers, and expanding our market reach through effective distribution and marketing strategies. read more

As of April 2026, the Mediterranean agricultural basin is operating under a regime of high-cost volatility and aggressive state intervention. The region remains the linchpin of the European fresh produce supply chain, yet the strategic landscape is defined by a widening chasm between domestic price stabilization and export-driven growth. read more