Sweet pepper

Food prices on Bulgaria's wholesale markets decreased this week, with fresh vegetables like tomatoes and cucumbers leading the decline. Data from the State Commission on Commodity Exchanges and Markets indicates that prices for most seasonal produce went down, although some items such as potatoes and peppers saw an increase. read more

Ten years ago the debut of a project that contributed to changing the pepper category, creating space for a segment that has now become an increasingly recognizable piece in the assortment of large-scale retail. And as often happens when a product enters a new phase of maturity, read more

W Południowej Europie silne burze i intensywne opady deszczu stawiają presję na dostawy organicznych owoców i warzyw. Według holenderskiego hurtownika produktów rolnych Udea, zbieranie plonów takich jak papryka i pomidory zostało zakłócone, a szklarnie oraz infrastruktura transportowa zostały

In Southern Europe, severe storms and heavy rainfall are putting pressure on organic fruit and vegetable supplies. According to Dutch produce wholesaler Udea, the harvesting of crops like bell peppers and tomatoes has been disrupted, and greenhouses and transportation infrastructure have been read more

Key areas of focus for our pepper business include sourcing high-quality peppers, ensuring consistent quality and flavor, developing innovative pepper products, building strong relationships with suppliers and customers, and expanding our market reach through effective distribution and marketing strategies. read more

As of April 2026, the Mediterranean agricultural basin is operating under a regime of high-cost volatility and aggressive state intervention. The region remains the linchpin of the European fresh produce supply chain, yet the strategic landscape is defined by a widening chasm between domestic price stabilization and export-driven growth. read more

The pepper market is characterized by stability, with taste, convenience, and health being key factors driving sales. Growers are looking for traits such as disease resistance, climate resilience, and long shelf-life. read more

Morocco has increased its market share in the UK fresh vegetable market, with sweet pepper exports doubling in 2025 and setting a new bilateral record, as reported by EastFruit. The UK imported 8,100 tons of Moroccan sweet peppers, which is more than double the volume imported in 2024. Shipments have been on the rise since 2020. read more

Morocco has significantly increased its share in the UK fresh vegetable market, with sweet pepper exports doubling in 2025 and reaching a new bilateral record, as reported by EastFruit. The UK imported 8,100 tons of Moroccan sweet peppers last year, which is more than double the volume imported in 2024. Since 2020, shipments have been on the rise. read more

Dutch sweet pepper grower SweetPoint welcomes Sebastiaan Breugem and Jim Ton as new shareholders. The company announces, "At the same time, we bid farewell to shareholders Louis van der Berg and Wim van der Lans, who laid the foundation for the success we see today. A new phase has begun." read more

The global pepper market is currently being affected by weather-related disruptions, seasonal transitions, and changing supply patterns in key regions. Limited availability in certain origins is keeping prices supported, but the gradual increase in new-season volumes is expected to bring more balance. read more

"I don't recall ever seeing prices this high. I would like to emphasize that the war has relatively little to do with it, except to a very small extent. The main reason for the high prices is the severe shortage of produce," says Daniele Di Mauro, owner of the Agricola wholesale company. read more

Early vegetable growers in the Souss Massa region, particularly around Agadir, are still struggling to recover from the storm in late February that caused widespread destruction of greenhouses. In the pepper industry, this has led to a significant shortfall in supply and difficulties in meeting demand. read more

The pepper season for the Cooperativa Agricola San Tommaso di Licata, located in the Sicilian province of Agrigento, is ending earlier than usual. "We typically work with this crop for ten months out of the year, from mid-August to May of the following year. This year, however, we will finish" read more

The pepper growers from Limpopo are making use of a break in the rain to transport their produce to the market. In the Johannesburg municipal market, the volume of peppers has tripled in the past week. According to a source, "A significant influx of peppers arrived yesterday and this morning as farmers were finally able to harvest and transport them due to the break in the rain." read more

An analysis by Hortoinfo on Almeria's fruit and vegetable exports from 2006 to 2025 reveals a shift in the top products. The study shows that cucumber has become the leading export by volume, with consistent growth over the past 20 years and overtaking pepper in the last two years studied. read more

The Egyptian bell pepper season is taking place from December 2025 to the end of May, with increasing demand, even in markets that have not traditionally focused on Egyptian peppers. This information comes from Mohamed Awwad, CEO of Al Awwad for Import and Export. The exporter also highlights production deficits. read more

Francisco Clouthier from Maui Fresh International LLC reported that a combination of extreme weather events in Mexico and Florida has led to a scarcity of bell peppers, cucumbers, and tomatoes. He mentioned, "It's especially severe for peppers and cucumbers." Around 80 percent of Roma tomato production is also affected by the situation. read more

The category "bell peppers and chili peppers" has already been analyzed by Italiafruit News through surveys conducted on a sample of six retail points in Parma at two different times: in March and October 2025, to which a new survey is added today. The analysis highlights strategies. read more

The prices of fresh food in the United Kingdom may increase due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East impacting energy markets, freight routes, and input costs throughout the food supply chain. Imported fruits and vegetables such as grapes, tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers may be particularly affected. read more

"Klienci nie jedzą mniej warzyw. Szukają pysznych i wygodnych nowości" - mówi Riccardo Colombi, szef działu rozwoju produktów w włoskiej firmie nasiennej Exnovaseed, prezentując nową odmianę papryki, która ma poszerzyć ofertę. "Papryka przekąska nie jest absolutnie" read more