Sweet pepper

The grower association SweetPoint has announced that it will begin cultivating Tatayoyo, Rijk Zwaan's pepper variety. read more

The growers association SweetPoint has decided to cultivate the Tatayoyo, the latest innovation from Rijk Zwaan. They are growing slightly larger snack peppers at their location in Honselersdijk. Tatayoyo is known for its powerful taste, intense sweetness, and rich aromas. Michel Zuijderwijk, a grower at... read more

Less-than-perfect greenhouse tomatoes that do not sell, onions that rotted in storage, a load of persimmons that did not survive transportation, or a processing plant's byproducts. These leftovers are all in the way, and fresh produce companies would love to wish them away. Is that possible? read more

KingsOne Farms has started building a 6.5-acre greenhouse in Kingsville, Ontario, which will primarily be used for year-round lettuce production. The project is being overseen by Cole Mucci, a third-generation farmer who previously worked as the bell pepper operations manager at Mucci Farms. read more

CoacheIla Valley Music and Arts Festival makes headlines every year, and this year is no exception. With artists like Lady Gaga, Green Day, Billie Eilish, and more, and 125,000 festival-goers attending shows over two consecutive weekends, how does the annual music read more

The dostawa papryki chili nadal jest dobra, tak jak od połowy stycznia. "Ten zimowy sezon uprawny był o wiele lepszy niż w zeszłym roku. W ubiegłym roku mieliśmy bardzo chłodną i deszczową zimę we Florydzie, co spowodowało wiele problemów, co skutkowało niskimi plonami. W tym roku mieliśmy dobrze. read more

AI-powered technology facilitator GrubMarket has successfully acquired Delta Fresh Produce, based in Nogales, a top distributor that specializes in tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, grapes, watermelons, and various other fresh produce commodities imported from Mexico. read more

This was especially the case with fruit vegetables such as tomatoes, cucumbers, and bell peppers. What anomalies were observed in other types of fruits and vegetables? read more

An agritech startup CapsiBreed has entered into a noteworthy commercial agreement with the Dutch seed company Erma Zaden. This strategic partnership is considered a major milestone in the advancement and expansion of CapsiBreed's crop improvement technology. read more

The arrival of Easter usually puts the spotlight on the agri-food sectors related to celebrations, lowering interest in the vegetable market, which, on the contrary, remains stable this year without any significant changes. Eugenio Celeste captures the situation. read more

Peppers and chili peppers both belong to the Capsicum genus, of the Solanaceae family. The main difference between the two categories lies in the presence of capsaicin, the substance responsible for spiciness: chili peppers contain it, while sweet peppers do not. read more

The Egyptian capsicum season is coming to an end, following a period of peak harvests from November to February. Limited quantities can still be exported until July, as stated by Ayman El Sayed, Sales and Export Manager at Fresh Zone. The exporter is providing updates on the progress of the season. read more

In March, prices for block peppers of all colors skyrocketed at Spanish marketing facilities. At that time, there was no quantity compensation available. Ongoing promotions at European supermarket chains still needed to be fulfilled, and the goods were available. read more

If you are interested in understanding the reasons for the increase in fresh produce exports from Egypt to Poland in 2025, AlAwwad Company can provide the explanations. Chosen by the FAO/EBRD team to represent Egypt, the company took part in a groundbreaking trade mission to Warsaw in November 2024 — the read more

Only field trials confirmations for the Lamuyo pepper varieties Rijk Zwaan Costiero RZ and Naviero RZ. Ideal for the Sicilian climate, both products offer characteristics that support producers in improving local crops. Costiero RZ is ideal for late transplanting. read more

Rijk Zwaan has announced that Austrian consumers can now enjoy organically grown Tatayoyo snack peppers year-round. read more

Blueberries recorded an increase in price of 27.9% to an average of 13.14 euros per kilogram. Similarly, mandarins became 27.5% more expensive for consumers at 3.15 euros per kilogram compared to the previous year. In contrast, the prices for table pears decreased by 9.1% to 2.60 euros per kilogram. read more

On Friday the 28th, the first red pointed peppers of 2025 were officially sold at BelOrta. These flavorful peppers were grown by Bart Ceulemans of the horticultural company Grobar, one of Belgium's pointed pepper specialists. Based in Berlaar, the family-run Grobar company has been growing. read more

Pierwszy kwartał bieżącego roku finansowego był szczególnie spokojny. "Wielkanoc wypada stosunkowo późno w tym roku, co stanowi znaczącą różnicę w porównaniu z ubiegłym rokiem" - informuje Andreas Lange, dyrektor zarządzający Peter Keuthmann GmbH & Co. KG z siedzibą na Berlińskim Rynku Hurtowym. Niemniej jednak, wiosna. read more

Produce movement and pricing trends remain mixed across key categories as spring approaches. While avocado and blueberry volumes from Mexico are stable, strawberries from Central Florida are starting to decrease seasonally. On the other hand, cucumbers and green bell peppers from Mexico are experiencing price... read more