Sweet pepper

The region of Murcia is consolidating its position as one of the European capitals in bell pepper production, despite a challenging start to the campaign and new phytosanitary threats. The sector is focusing on quality, sustainability, and innovation to maintain competitiveness in international markets. read more

The pathogen Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. radicis-capsici (FORC) has been identified, but breeders suspect that this may not be the only explanation. In the fall of 2024, the parties involved met to pool knowledge and experiences and establish a common research direction. read more

Syngenta's pepper business has been focusing on developing new pepper varieties with improved yields, disease resistance, and quality traits. They have also been investing in research and development to enhance the sustainability and efficiency of pepper production. read more

So the first harvest has reached its peak in the still young pepper season of 2025. The plants, which were planted from late 2024 to early 2025, are now producing colorful, aromatic fruits. Harvested daily, carefully sorted, and stored to preserve quality, the peppers reach... read more

The Dutch fruiting vegetable season started off well with favorable pricing, but in recent weeks, prices have been under pressure due to the increasing volumes of almost all products. Ruud den Boer, commercial director of the grower cooperative Oxin Growers, provides an overview of the situation. "The first cucumbers from read more

The Tatayoyo is characterized by its strong flavor, intense sweetness, and rich aroma. This snack pepper offers a completely new taste experience and is a very welcome addition within the category of peppers. read more

The grower association SweetPoint has announced that it will begin cultivating Tatayoyo, Rijk Zwaan's pepper variety. read more

The growers association SweetPoint has decided to cultivate the Tatayoyo, the latest innovation from Rijk Zwaan. They are growing slightly larger snack peppers at their location in Honselersdijk. Tatayoyo is known for its powerful taste, intense sweetness, and rich aromas. Michel Zuijderwijk, a grower at... read more

KingsOne Farms has started building a 6.5-acre greenhouse in Kingsville, Ontario, which will primarily be used for year-round lettuce production. The project is being overseen by Cole Mucci, a third-generation farmer who previously worked as the bell pepper operations manager at Mucci Farms. read more

CoacheIla Valley Music and Arts Festival makes headlines every year, and this year is no exception. With artists like Lady Gaga, Green Day, Billie Eilish, and more, and 125,000 festival-goers attending shows over two consecutive weekends, how does the annual music read more

Less-than-perfect greenhouse tomatoes that do not sell, onions that rotted in storage, a load of persimmons that did not survive transportation, or a processing plant's byproducts. These leftovers are all in the way, and fresh produce companies would love to wish them away. Is that possible? read more

The dostawa papryki chili nadal jest dobra, tak jak od połowy stycznia. "Ten zimowy sezon uprawny był o wiele lepszy niż w zeszłym roku. W ubiegłym roku mieliśmy bardzo chłodną i deszczową zimę we Florydzie, co spowodowało wiele problemów, co skutkowało niskimi plonami. W tym roku mieliśmy dobrze. read more

AI-powered technology facilitator GrubMarket has successfully acquired Delta Fresh Produce, based in Nogales, a top distributor that specializes in tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, grapes, watermelons, and various other fresh produce commodities imported from Mexico. read more

This was especially the case with fruit vegetables such as tomatoes, cucumbers, and bell peppers. What anomalies were observed in other types of fruits and vegetables? read more

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