Sweet pepper

The local Moroccan market is currently experiencing a significant decrease in prices for fresh produce, particularly early vegetables like tomatoes and peppers. Growers explain that this is not a price stabilization phenomenon but rather a typical, temporary period of oversupply. Amine Amanatoullah investigates the situation. read more

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said the government will support exporters affected by Russia's recent restrictions on imports of Armenian produce and will focus on export diversification. "If the pepper spoils, I will pay for that pepper; the government will pay," he said during an. read more

Harvest House received the keys to its new pepper packing center in De Lier on May 19. The new building supports the cooperative's growth ambitions and aligns with the aspirations of its pepper growers. Standing at 31 meters high, the building is a distinctive landmark along the A20 and serves as read more

Rosselkhoznadzor will temporarily restrict the import of fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, green vegetables, and strawberries originating from and shipped through Armenia from May 30, 2026, until an appropriate mechanism is developed to ensure the safety of the shipped products. read more

W FV SeleQt, dostawa holenderskich papryk rozwija się dobrze. Firma z Poeldijk sprzedaje papryki pod marką Eminent, która jest używana specjalnie dla specjalistycznych warzyw szklarniowych o unikalnych różnicach w smaku, kształcie, wielkości i kolorze. "Do niedawna, 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

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

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

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

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