Sweet pepper

The International Taste Institute (ITQI) awarded high recognition to Rijk Zwaan's Tatayoyo and Sweet Palermo last week. The prestigious ITQI jury, composed of several renowned chefs, gave Rijk Zwaan's products high marks. Tatayoyo was awarded the highest rating of three stars for its quality. read more

Uprawa spiczastych papryk szybko rośnie w Holandii. Ten spiczasty owoc warzywny nie jest już produktem niszowym. Organizacja marketingowa Harvest House zauważyła znaczny wzrost obszaru upraw swoich producentów w ostatnich latach. Wraz z tym wzrosła ilość produktów dostępnych na rynku. "Nasze magazyny są w pełni... read more

"Sezon papryki ruszył mocno. Jakość papryki jest wyjątkowa, a ceny dotąd utrzymują się stabilnie. To daje nam pewność udanego sezonu" - mówi Marco Bergman z Harvest House. "Na początku sezonu odczuliśmy silną konkurencję ze strony Hiszpanii." read more

According to EastFruit, Morocco's direct exports of fresh and frozen produce to Germany reached record levels from January to March 2024. This increase was especially significant in the export of greenhouse tomatoes, sweet peppers, frozen raspberries, fresh blueberries, and other products. read more

Vilmorin-Mikado, a seed company within the Limagrain Group, is introducing a new variety of red pepper suitable for early summer transplants under tunnels in Sicily: Vinicio F1. This new hybrid represents an advancement in the genetic research of the species. read more

Enza Zaden was the first company to introduce the conical peppers Tribelli® in three colors and in different sizes, from the longest to mini ones. Since then, Enza Zaden has played a key role in genetic improvement to meet the various demands of the market. read more

Continuity in supply chains is key for products like tomatoes or peppers. However, others like watermelon are very seasonal. This is currently more of a cultural obstacle than a practical one. At BASF | Nunhems®, they aim to de-seasonalize the consumption of the so-called 'fruit of...

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The vegetables are going through a positive moment. Especially tomatoes are facing ridiculously low prices, but eggplants and zucchinis are not doing any better. The peppers, on the other hand, have not been dragged into the negative trend and are also doing well this year. read more

Pomidory, ogórki, papryka, oliwki, arbuz, kapusta i mandarynki były produktami rolnymi o najwyższej wartości eksportowej w 2022 roku, według danych z bazy danych FAO (Organizacji ds. Żywności i Rolnictwa). W 2022 roku pomidory były drugim najbardziej eksportowanym produktem w kraju. read more

Members of the DeForest FFA hosted a plant sale from the greenhouse at DeForest Area High School, offering a variety of plants such as tomatoes, peppers, flowers, and more. The planting process started weeks ago, and some FFA members, like Damian Hinrichs, have been busy tending to the plants for about an hour each day ever since. read more

Since the beginning of the year, vegetables have never had a brilliant commercial phase, except for bell peppers. Blocked markets and low prices have not boosted sales. The causes are different: from the whims of the weather, to too high volumes, and also the entry of foreign goods. read more

Etiquette expert William Hanson showcases the proper way to eat corn on the cob, avoiding the informal practice of eating it with hands. In his viral TikTok video, which has been viewed 3 million times, Hanson recommends holding the corn on a plate and cutting it neatly with a knife. He adds a touch of humor to the demonstration. read more

Angello, the snack-size sweet and seedless pepper developed by Syngenta Vegetable Seeds and marketed by Aprofruita under the Solarelli brand, will be featured at the Mantova Food&Science Festival with a "scientific" aperitif on May 18th at 5:30 pm at the Palazzo della. read more

A sunny day, fresh pepper plants, and spectral-filtering solar modules. With these ingredients, the team at Voltiris gained several insights into the energy yield of their solar modules and how it affects the growing climate underneath. In collaboration with Horconex, the company is currently validating. read more

The island of Reichenau, which is celebrating its 1,300th anniversary this year, was indeed shaped by vegetable cultivation. And it is precisely here that preparations are being made for the next peak season. Cucumbers, tomatoes, bell peppers, and eggplants are ripening in the greenhouses and waiting to be harvested. read more

Therefore, through investments in protected cultivation methods such as greenhouses, polytunnels, or increasingly artificial grow lights, as well as hydroponics, a year-round availability could be ensured for some products, such as bell peppers and tomatoes. The cultivation of tomatoes in read more

The prices at Almería's auctions are indicative of the conclusion of the autumn/winter greenhouse vegetable export season. "The supply of bell peppers, a key product for Agroejido, remains high due to a delayed planting season and an extended season by about 15 days," says Paco. read more

In 2022, the Japanese fresh vegetable market was estimated to be 13.6 million metric tons (MMT), with around 5 percent coming from imports. In 2023, Japan imported 621,696 metric tons of fresh vegetables, primarily led by onions, peppers, and pumpkins/squash. The United States ranked 4th in vegetable imports to Japan, following China, South Korea, and. read more