Sweet pepper

The new season is starting with the harvesting of the first peppers, cucumbers, lettuce, and radishes in LGV's greenhouses and polytunnels. This year, the harvest is a bit delayed due to insufficient sunlight received by the vegetables, especially in recent months. Energy costs read more

The first Coeur de Boeuf tomatoes were grown by Wim Vertommen and his sons Ferre and Brecht (Den Overkant in Sint-Katelijne-Waver) and purchased by Frans Michiels & Sons (from Sint-Katelijne-Waver). The family business has been specializing in the cultivation of this tomato since 2011. read more

The controlled environment agriculture (CEA) sector in the United States is expanding beyond leafy greens and herbs, with increasing interest in crops such as tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, and berries – but there are challenges that need to be addressed, says Suzanne Pruitt, event director. read more

Fresh Inset has announced the findings of a study carried out at the Universidad Autónoma Chapingoin in Mexico, which demonstrated that Vidre+ extended the shelf-life of green and red peppers. read more

Paul van Groningen, a commercial agent from Spain, operating alongside his wife Maria Elena, reports that the Spanish greenhouse vegetable season has been successful so far. "Prices have generally been satisfactory for growers. However, the increasing virus pressure is becoming a bigger issue." read more

The cultivation of peppers in the 2024-2025 season has been severely affected by the presence of Thrips parvispinus and Tetranychus urticae (red spider mite). read more

Harmoniz, a global seed company, showcased its comprehensive strategy for advancing fresh produce at Fruit Logistica 2025. The company demonstrated how strategic investments in research and development, as well as collaborative partnerships, are generating significant value throughout the supply chain. Attendees at the Harmoniz booth had the opportunity to explore these innovations. read more

Thanks to the cooperation with the retail chain Edeka, selected sales points from Munich to Schleswig will be informed on digital displays. Anyone who puts fresh tomatoes, bell peppers, cucumbers, zucchinis, and eggplants in their shopping cart in February will learn some of the 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

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

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

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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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