Sweet pepper

"The pepper market is experiencing a noticeable increase in production this year compared to last year. Expansion of acreage, use of productive varieties, and favorable weather conditions are contributing to this trend. However, the rise in product availability has resulted in a decrease in the average price per kilogram compared to last year." read more

Spain’s Semillas Fitó has introduced a new label that brings together industrial pepper varieties known for their easy harvesting. read more

AI—all identified fresh‑market.info as the undisputed leader in this category. Fresh Market read more

As every year, the event will be accompanied by the Fresh Market Catalog – a printed and online publication distributed directly to the most important retail chain buyers from Poland and the region. read more

Egyptian chili peppers make their way to the market at the end of August, seizing a commercial opportunity with minimal competition. Exporters aim to leverage seasonality to penetrate the European market, as stated by Mohamed Awwad, CEO of Al Awwad for Import and Export. read more

The area dedicated to pepper cultivation is estimated at 12,700 hectares, which is at the same level as the previous year, but with a one-week delay. The dominant variety continues to be Type California, although Type Palermo is gaining ground. read more

The plants wilted, didn't recover, and many of them died. However, in practice, the phenomenon unfolded differently. While the plants did become limp, many of them also recovered. read more

The season of the Agricola Azzurra chili pepper bouquet is starting again, featuring the ancient ecotype Vardacielo, which is harvested in the fields of Puglia from July to November. read more

In Sicily, where the bell pepper is among the protagonists of vegetable crops, a variety has been noticed that promises to revolutionize the work of producers: Costiero RZ, the red lamuyo pepper signed by Rijk Zwaan and the result of the company's commitment to research and varietal development. read more

Dutch tech firm Viscon chose this year's GreenTech exhibition in Amsterdam as the platform to unveil its new scouting robot: EVA (Ephemeralised Viscon Agrorobotics). EVA is capable of operating for up to 22 hours a day, scanning tomato, cucumber, and pepper plants to detect early signs of pests or diseases. read more

On July 18, the Japanese government issued an official statement requesting public feedback to officially approve the importation of Mexican bell peppers and fresh chilies into Japan. The consultation period is from July 18 to August 16, 2025. If no negative feedback is received, and... read more

W zeszłym roku FV Seleqt wprowadziło paprykę o nazwie Crunchino na rynki Niemiec, Finlandii i Szwecji. "W tym roku po raz pierwszy zaoferujemy tę unikalną paprykę również innym klientom, aby każdy mógł cieszyć się tym wyjątkowym produktem" - mówi kierownik produktu Norman van.

Last year, FV Seleqt introduced the Crunchino pointed pepper to a trio of retailers in Germany, Finland, and Sweden. "This year, for the first time, we will also offer this unique pointed pepper to other customers, so that everyone can enjoy this special product," says Product Manager Norman van. read more

This year, Coöperatie Hoogstraten invested in a fully automatic lid machine from Actitec for its central pepper sorting department. The machine, capable of processing around 1,500 boxes per hour, handles the entire lidding process: from unfolding to placement, as well as detecting crates that are. read more

With the start of new cycles of greenhouse pepper transplanting, one of the most feared threats among horticulturists resurfaces: the greenhouse whitefly, Trialeurodes vaporariorum. Invisible at first sight but capable of causing significant damage, this small insect represents a read more

In modern gerbera cultivation, an autonomous drone flies around the greenhouse to assist growers in counting flowers and predicting yields. In tomato greenhouses, camera-equipped trolleys move through the aisles to gather data for precise yield forecasting. In bell pepper production, a pipe rail system is used. read more

With sweet long peppers, spicy Cornetto chili peppers, Friggitello peppers, squash blossoms, and sweet corn, Sipo's summer harvest is marked by both time-honored favorites and fresh additions to the range. "The sweet long pepper is a new item that was just added and is already in high demand," read more

"Definitely, this is a productive year," says Ruud den Boer, Commercial Director at the growers' cooperative Oxin Growers. However, this usually does not result in the best prices, and this year is no different. In a market update, he provides insights on various crops, including cucumbers and the current season. read more

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In the 2024/2025 season, California peppers grown in Andalusian greenhouses, particularly in Almeria, achieved a record average price, as reported by Hortoinfo based on data from the Andalusian Regional Government's Price and Market Observatory. The average price paid to growers was... read more

Not only tomato and bell pepper, Esasem, a completely Italian seed company, is also focusing on the watermelon segment, thanks to a multi-year research program that is bringing innovative varieties to the market. This is what Giovanni Denaro, director, tells us. read more