Sweet pepper

Sicily represents one of the main Italian productive areas and peppers historically are one of the most important local references. However, Sicilian producers are facing increasingly complex challenges: among these, the scarcity and cost of labor, the read more

HyFood cultivates specialty hydroponic peppers in Mexico. Valeria Guadiana Rodriguez from HyFood mentions that they do face competitors in the hot pepper market, but there is still a notable opportunity to explore, particularly in the realm of sustainably produced, top-notch hydroponic goods. "While others may be present in the market, we strive to lead the way in providing premium hydroponically grown products," says Valeria. read more

Ceny papryki polowej mają być stabilne dzięki różnorodnym wydarzeniom w regionach uprawy papryki. Kalifornia: Produkcja w Kalifornii ucierpiała z powodu bardzo wysokich temperatur. "Właśnie mieli kolejną falę upałów, która dotknęła północne pola papryki. read more

Marketing one vegetable is not the same as marketing another. The current Dutch season reflects this reality. While cucumber prices are high and pepper prices are generally good, tomato growers still have some ground to make up in the upcoming weeks. Ruud den Boer, the commercial director of Oxin Growers, commented on this situation. read more

Every third tomato, pepper, and cucumber produced in Bulgaria is exported to international markets, according to a report from the Ministry of Agriculture and Food. The 2023 agrostatistics show that Bulgaria exported 39.2 thousand tons of fresh vegetables, representing a 2% increase from the previous year. read more

The events of the 75th edition of the National Pepper Fair of Carmagnola continue, scheduled until Sunday, September 8th. During its first long weekend, the event has already attracted around 150,000 visitors who have been able to enjoy a wide and varied range. read more

"The market for chili peppers is global, but each country has its own traditions and preferences. As a seed company, we have always promoted local flavors and varieties. This has led us to rediscover many Italian local ecotypes and initiate hybridization programs in various directions." read more

Despite the pepper market performing well in recent weeks, the prices of red peppers, in particular, experienced a significant decrease today. This unexpected drop occurred even though production levels are not very high. Red pepper prices fell to around 75 euro cents, marking a sudden downturn. read more

Key pepper producers from Vietnam, India, and Malaysia, as well as market and technology experts, will be sharing their insights at Rijk Zwaan's sweet pepper seminar on September 3rd. read more

The Polish pepper season started at StC International in week 25 with the first green peppers, and about four weeks ago the colored peppers were also added. "Sales have been a bit less smooth than in previous years because the peak of the Dutch and Polish pepper season coincided," says. read more

Grilling was a popular theme for advertisements this week with Labor Day weekend just around the corner. Many retailers focused on traditional cookout favorites like corn, bell peppers, asparagus, zucchini, yellow squash, sweet onions, eggplant, and tomatoes. Some stores took it a step further by... read more

Since the beginning of the week, higher quantities of peppers are available at the auctions in the Benelux area. Prices for red peppers are dropping at the auctions, following the increases in the previous week 33. Meanwhile, the supply situation for green peppers remains stable. read more

Na początku sierpnia zeszłego roku region Souss Massa, twierdza wczesnych warzyw w Maroku, doświadczył zaskakującej i bezprecedensowej fali upałów. Jej skutki są dobrze znane i oznaczyły cały ubiegły sezon: całkowicie spalone przez słońce plantacje, brak nasion, oraz brakującymi.

In early August last year, the Souss Massa region, the stronghold of early vegetables in Morocco, experienced a surprising and unprecedented heatwave. The aftermath is well known and marked the whole last season: entire plantations scorched by the sun, a shortage of seeds, and a read more

The waste management company Renewi is producing green gas through a large-scale digestion facility in Amsterdam. The green CO2 that is produced is then liquefied and transported to Agriport A7, where growers use it in greenhouses to enhance the growth of tomatoes and peppers. ECW Energy and Renewi have entered into this partnership. read more

A large quantity of lemons and peppers, intended for re-export and the Bulgarian market, were stopped at the Bulgarian border. Data from the Food Chain Risk Assessment Center shows 26 notifications in the rapid notification system from April 1 to June 30, with the majority of cases involving products from Turkey (25). read more

The Agriculture Minister István Nagy stated that domestic vegetable production in Hungary has achieved efficiency improvements over the past decade, with significant increases in yields per hectare. Between 2010 and 2023, tomato yields more than doubled, while pepper yields increased by eighty percent. read more

The event was held at the estate of Antonio Ruíz Zambrano, a farmer from the Las Marismas area in Lebrija, Seville. During the morning, the company presented a large variety of peppers to agricultural advisors, collaborating producers, and representatives of companies. read more

Vietnam's Mai Khoi Farm cultivates a variety of peppers known for their superior quality and health benefits. CEO Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan emphasizes the importance of their partnership with Rijk Zwaan in promoting products, offering technical support, and providing training to meet international standards. read more

Atitlan has successfully completed the process of becoming the majority shareholder of Ecosac, a Peruvian company that specializes in cultivating grapes and peppers for canning. This transaction, accomplished through a capital increase of approximately 100 million dollars, marks a significant milestone for the Spanish group founded by. read more

"At this time of year, in addition to our regular offerings, we also have Friggitelli peppers and colorful Datterino tomatoes available. These products are grown on our farm located right next to the processing plant," says Massimiliano Ceccarini, the managing director of Sipo (a company based in Bellaria Igea Marina, just outside... read more