Sweet pepper

Every day between 140 and 160 tonnes of bulk vegetables – potatoes, onions, butternut, tomatoes, peppers, sweet potatoes, beetroot, carrot, ginger, and garlic – are packed and repacked at Allways Fresh in Germiston, Johannesburg. The facility is open 24 hours a day to receive the trucks coming in from the. read more

The seedless snacking pepper Angello has a new partner, Coop Sole (Mediterranean Group-Gruppo Apofruit), which will be responsible for production in Campania of the premium variety developed by Syngenta Vegetable Seeds and marketed under the brand Solarelli. The goal is to expand the market for this variety. read more

The need for fruit and vegetable trade between North America and Europe has changed significantly in the past 15 to 20 years. "A few decades ago, we used to import apples from France and bell peppers from the Netherlands," says James Milne from Oppy. At that time, the North American... read more

Reflecting on the past year and with a positive outlook for 2025, Zetapack highlights one of the most fascinating projects carried out in 2024. Zetapack has consistently focused on catering to the horticultural industry, specifically in weighing products such as vine tomatoes, courgettes, peppers, and similar items. read more

Yamato, Spartanos, and Balcanes. They are the new trio of late California pepper varieties from Syngenta. The company presented them at a field day this Wednesday in Las Norias (El Ejido), at Manuel Solís' farm. With these varieties, they cover all late plantings for. read more

Spanish horticultural export in 2024 reached 5.7 million tons, showing a 10% growth compared to the previous year, with a total value of 8.044 million euros (+2%). Peppers, cucumbers, and lettuce are the most

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The Angello™ mini-snack pepper from Syngenta Vegetable Seeds, marketed in co-branding with the Solarelli brand from Apofruit, has established itself as a flagship product in the segment thanks to its distinctive characteristics. With its vibrant colors and high digestibility, read more

A 14.95-acre greenhouse property is now available for purchase in the heart of Agassiz, British Columbia's agricultural community. It offers a well-established and profitable farming operation with extensive infrastructure and multiple income streams. Currently growing peppers, this is a turnkey opportunity. read more

Red and green California peppers reached prices of 1.70 Euros/kg to 1.40 Euros/kg, yellow California peppers 1.60 Euros/kg to 1.40 Euros/kg, green Italian peppers 2 Euros/kg to 1.70 Euros/kg, red Italian peppers averaged 1.80 Euros/kg, and green and red Lamuyo peppers 2 Euros/kg to 1.50 Euros/kg. read more

Los pimientos españoles dominaron el mercado alemán, acompañados por importaciones turcas y, localmente, importaciones más pequeñas de Marruecos. Según la Oficina Federal de Agricultura y Alimentación (BLE), el negocio fue irregular y los precios se desarrollaron en consecuencia. Mientras que las ventas de productos españoles se estancaron en Hamburgo a mitad de semana, luego repuntaron nuevamente después de envíos más cautelosos. read more

The leading company in research and development of horticultural seeds, Ramiro Arnedo, organized a field day yesterday. It took place at the estate of Manuela Marín Sedano (La Mojonera).

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The Association of Fruit and Vegetable Producers' Organizations of Almeria, Coexphal, used its participation at Fruit Logistica in Berlin to showcase a report on Spain's pepper market, with a focus on the peppers produced and marketed in Almeria. As per the data presented by the organization... read more

At Fruit Logistica 2025, the Alegra Group was present, focusing on various innovative projects. "Some have been in progress for some time," explained Mauro Laghi, general manager of the Alegra Group, "such as the project of Cornelio, the horn pepper that has opened a new sector in Italy." read more

The Association of Fruit and Vegetable Producers Organizations of Almería, read more

At Au Viet Farm Cooperative in Kim Thanh, Director Bui Van Duy joined farmers on February 1 to harvest crops such as tomatoes, pumpkins, and bell peppers. Favorable weather during Tet facilitated crop growth, necessitating timely harvests to maintain quality. Post-Tet, increased vegetable read more

The price of salad cucumbers has increased significantly by 50.1%. Bell peppers (+12.5%) and table pears (+12.3%) have also seen substantial price increases. On the other hand, some products have significantly decreased in price. Mini vine tomatoes (-28%), oranges (-23.7%), and bananas (-20.8%) have all experienced price drops. read more

In total, smaller quantities of bell peppers are available for sale at Spanish marketing facilities. Prices have slightly decreased there after peaking in the fourth calendar week and are now stabilizing at a high level. The strong advertising activity from last week. read more

Ramiro Arnedo, a leading figure in the development and commercialization of horticultural seeds, participated in the Horticulture Forum of the Lower Guadalquivir, organized by

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The Trump administration is once again threatening to block imports from Third Countries. After what happened a few weeks ago with Spanish peppers (click here for more information), the newly elected President has now threatened new tariffs on Mexico and Canada. read more

"We appreciate the close collaboration with Rijk Zwaan and UNICA to bring this pepper to our shelves," says Boyd Muijs, Vice President of Fresh Purchasing International at Lidl. Innovation and collaboration are just two reasons why Andrea and Boyd are so excited about it." read more