Sweet pepper

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

To strengthen the Habanero chili production chain through collaboration between science and the agricultural sector, the Yucatan Scientific Research Center (CICY) announced the launch of two new Habanero chili seed varieties: Mayan K'iin and Mayan Chac. These new varieties will enable producers to read more

To strengthen the Habanero chili production chain through collaboration between science and the agricultural sector, Yucatan's Scientific Research Center (CICY) announced the launch of two new Habanero chili seed varieties: Mayan K'iin and Mayan Chac. These new varieties will allow producers to... 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

The pepper season is still in its early stages in the Spanish region of Murcia, and production is still limited due to high demand across Europe and relatively high auction prices. The supply of Murcia peppers is not expected to reach its peak until the end of April. Until then, and. read more

The German authorities have recalled a shipment of peppers from Morocco from the market due to high levels of pesticide residues. The peppers were delivered to the German market through Spanish distributors. According to official documents reviewed by Hortoinfo on March 21, 2025, the specific pesticide found is... read more

Produkcja papryki w szklarni rozpoczęła się wcześnie w tym sezonie w Ontario, Kanada. "Rozpoczynając sezon papryki w Kanadzie, jesteśmy podekscytowani dostępnością nowych ilości, które będą wspierać nasz program papryki przez cały rok" - mówi Chris Veillon, Wiceprezes ds. Marketingu w Topline. read more

Amine Amanatoullah, a grower based in Agadir, reports that there is an exceptionally high demand for Moroccan peppers this season. This is due to production difficulties in Europe, which has led to lower yields in Morocco compared to last season, resulting in higher prices. read more

The global market for bell peppers is currently experiencing a combination of price fluctuations, production difficulties, and export advancements in key regions. In North America, the prices of bell peppers are gradually increasing due to lower plantings in Mexico and uncertainties surrounding potential tariffs, as well as advancements in greenhouse production. read more

Pest problems and adverse weather conditions in eastern Andalusia caused the sweet pepper campaign to end earlier in some areas. This led to limited deliveries from Spain in certain cases. The BLE reported a supply gap that could not be filled even with the start of the Dutch and Belgian seasons. read more