Sweet pepper

"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

Trzy produkty holenderskiej firmy hodowlanej owoców i warzyw Rijk Zwaan zostały wyróżnione przez International Taste Institute (ITQI). read more

Holenderskie słodkie papryki stanowiły podstawę dostaw. W kolejności ważności następowały belgijskie dostawy. Według niemieckiego BLE, zielone produkty były głównym importerem z Turcji, następowane przez czerwone produkty. Kilka dostaw z Polski i Hiszpanii uzupełniało asortyment. Krajowe produkty były rzadkością. read more

The 39 family businesses of the cooperative are now harvesting fresh cucumbers, aromatic tomatoes in various colors and shapes, juicy peppers, and fine eggplants daily - all fresh from Lake Constance. read more

Po więcej niż 20 latach na czele branży świeżych produktów spożywczych i opakowań, Bart Triemstra zdecydował się dwa i pół roku temu założyć własną firmę. Dwa miesiące temu Tri-Pack otworzył swoje własne biuro na terenie parku biznesowego Honderdland w Maasdijk. "Na początku działalności Tri-Pack, read more

The Schenck family is excited to announce the opening of Niagara Propagators, a 17-acre, purpose-built propagation facility located in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. Set to commence operations in January 2026, the facility will specialize in the production of high-quality young cucumber, pepper, tomato, and eggplant plants. read more

Emseni Farming, situated near the rural town of Kranskop in the Valley of a Thousand Hills in KwaZulu-Natal, is cultivating top-quality peppers with a focus on innovation, community development, and modern agricultural techniques. Dietmar Joosten, the CEO of Emseni, has been involved with the operation for many years. read more

"Suggestions of this kind do not meet our social responsibility and make it impossible to attract qualified personnel. The organic farming has never been competitive in terms of pricing," it says. Cultivating tomatoes, cucumbers or peppers requires a. read more

Włochy, ceny papryki są pod presją ze względu na konkurencję z Holandii i słaby popyt, obecne ceny hurtowe są poniżej poziomu rentowności. Tymczasem producenci z Carmagnoli pozostają optymistyczni dzięki sprzyjającym warunkom uprawy i braku chorób wirusowych. Hiszpania boryka się z sytuacją, gdy... read more

In Fondi, the heart of Lazio's fruit and vegetable production, the AgriPeppe cooperative is facing a challenging season but not without positive signs. President Luca Peppe, interviewed by IFN, provides an overview of the tomato campaign and announces the start of the Sweet pepper harvest. read more

The pepper season is fully underway in the Spanish Region of Murcia, with some excess production due to imbalances in the plantations caused by abundant rainfall at the end of winter and the beginning of spring. There is also strong pressure on prices due to an oversupply of Dutch products. read more

The Schenck family is excited to announce the opening of Niagara Propagators, a 17-acre, purpose-built propagation facility located in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. Scheduled to commence operations in January 2026, the facility will specialize in growing top-quality young cucumber, pepper, tomato, and eggplant plants. read more

Sezon papryki bell w Egipcie zakończył się w czerwcu. Według Aymana El Sayeda, menedżera sprzedaży i eksportu w Fresh Zone, był "zdecydowanie udany". Eksporter podsumowuje najważniejsze momenty kampanii. El Sayed mówi: "To był udany sezon, ale napotkaliśmy pewne wyzwania logistyczne i...". read more

Przygotowania do nadchodzącego sezonu papryki w Maroku są już w toku. Amine Amanatoullah, dyrektor generalny Fast Expo, mówi: "Obecnie przygotowujemy glebę do rozpoczęcia sadzenia pod koniec trzeciego tygodnia lipca, a sezon powinien rozpocząć się we wrześniu, jak zwykle". Powierzchnia uprawy papryki będzie... read more

This year's bell pepper harvest happened about two weeks earlier than last year. "Thanks to the lovely weather, we were able to provide the first homegrown yellow and red peppers to retailers in calendar week 15, followed closely by the first oranges, which entered production. read more

Also this week, La Borsa della Spesa, the weekly informational service created by BMTI and Italmercati in collaboration with Consumerismo No Profit, highlights the most convenient and high-quality seasonal products, ideal for enjoying the summer heat with taste and savings. read more

The Coöperatie Hoogstraten is located just across the border in Belgium. When it comes to bell peppers, however, this short distance makes a significant difference. While the Netherlands has the largest acreage for bell peppers in both countries, Hoogstraten fetches higher prices. read more