Sweet pepper

To ensure that growers are up to date with the most recent information on new thrips pests impacting greenhouse crops, GrowON is organizing a 3-part webinar series on thrips beyond western flower thrips. The second session will focus on Thrips parvispinus (also known as pepper thrips) and will take place on Wednesday, September 24th. read more

Dostarczanie ostrej papryki, w tym czerwonych Fresno, jalapenos i Anaheim, z Kalifornii zaczyna się kurczyć. „Kilka tygodni temu dostawy były obfite, ale palące temperatury spowodowały spalenie niektórych upraw, które stały się niejadalne” - mówi Brian Cook z Westlake Produce, dodając, że dostępność różnych odmian ostrej papryki jest teraz ograniczona. read more

The main products of Almeria are tomatoes, zucchinis, eggplants, peppers, and cucumbers. However, in order to distinguish themselves, it is necessary to specialize. Some companies have successfully moved away from the typical schedules and varieties. Nevertheless, all face similar challenges: water scarcity and extreme heat. read more

W pobliżu małego miasteczka Kaapmuiden w prowincji Mpumalanga zbliża się koniec sezonu warzywnego Lowveld. W okresie zimowym HAK Boerdery uprawia uprawa pieniężna takie jak bakłażany, zielone słodkie papryki, zielona fasola i kapusta na rynki miejskie w Gauteng. HAK Boerdery zostało założone w

The end of the Lowveld vegetable season is fast approaching near the small town of Kaapmuiden in the Mpumalanga province. During winter, HAK Boerdery grows cash crops like aubergines, green sweet peppers, green beans, and cabbage for the municipal markets of Gauteng. HAK Boerdery was established in read more

Currently, the prices for bell peppers are still at a low level, but increasing prices are expected. read more

Wśród jaskrawo pomarańczowych motyli monarchów w cykorii w Ogrodach Ortenstone'a, Deanna Pepper ostrożnie poruszała się przez kwiaty ze swoimi nożyczkami ogrodniczymi, uśmiechając się. Tego wtorkowego popołudnia była tam na wydarzeniu zorganizowanym przez Engage i Project 412, aby tworzyć bukiety do wręczenia społeczności.

In the bright orange monarch butterflies in the zinnias at Ortenstone Gardens, Deanna Pepper carefully moved through the flowers with her garden shears, smiling. She was there that Tuesday afternoon for an event by Engage and Project 412 to create bouquets to give back to the community. read more

On September 17th, the Mazurkas Conference Center in Warsaw will host the 19th edition of Fresh Market, the most important B2B event for the fresh fruit and vegetable sector in Central and Eastern Europe. read more

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We are excited to announce that Auchan Poland, one of the leading hypermarket chains in Central Europe, will be joining us at Fresh Market 2025! read more

Po uszkodzeniach spowodowanych przez Thrips parvispinus na plantacjach papryki w hiszpańskiej prowincji Almeria w zeszłym sezonie, plantatorzy odkrywają, że nie ma naprawdę skutecznych zabiegów fitosanitarnych przeciwko temu szkodnikowi, a upał tylko pogarsza sprawę. "Pomimo problemu z thripsami w zeszłym roku, my read more

Westland Seeds is introducing several new pepper varieties that are specifically developed for high-tech cultivation. Two of the key varieties include the sweet pointed pepper WLS 2322 and the blocky red pepper WLS 2078. The company is excited about the promising new candidates that have emerged from their second screenings. read more

​Fresh Market 2025 will host a large delegation of twenty Turkish companies exporting fresh fruits and vegetables, representing diverse segments of the country’s dynamically growing sector. read more

Specialty vegetable development company Breedx has launched a new line of varieties that specialize in seedless sweet peppers and flavorful tomatoes. Among them are smaller-sized seedless peppers available in three different colors, which have been specifically bred to cater to a wide range of consumer tastes and retail requirements. read more

W Jaiylgan village, Manas district, farmers are getting ready to harvest "Lastochka" sweet peppers. The crop is cultivated on 5 hectares of land, with each plant yielding 4-5 peppers. The anticipated harvest is approximately 120 tonnes. The seedlings were planted in February as part of the government-supported "3+2" program. read more

Eminent Seeds will introduce Stallone and Connery next year, two new sweet pointed pepper varieties that have undergone extensive testing in recent years. Both varieties are characterized by high yields and consistent performance. "We anticipate a significant increase in acreage dedicated to these varieties in the upcoming growing season. read more

The summer of 2025 will be remembered as a season with two faces: a scorching start, with record temperatures in June and the first weeks of July, followed by early rains and extreme weather events that impacted the Italian fruit and vegetable crops. This is told by Pietro Ciardiello. read more

The vegetable sector of Almería raises the alarm: producers are facing an increasingly unsustainable paradox, as reported on Revistamercados.com. Despite pepper and tomato seeds reaching record prices - from 0.40 to 0.50 euros per seed - read more

The Carmagnola Pepper returns as the protagonist with a rich edition of events, flavors, and entertainment. The 76th edition of the National Pepper Fair, scheduled from August 29 to September 7, 2025, promises an unforgettable experience full of novelties for both adults and children, featuring read more

"María José Berruezo, from Pepper Crops, stated: "We have enhanced our leadership by creating custom varieties for each specific area, collaborating closely with farmers, and carrying out continuous monitoring that blends agronomic knowledge with a real comprehension of local land issues." read more

Out of the total quantity, vegetables accounted for 3.2 million tonnes (-2.75%) and 4.981 billion Euros (+5.44%). The most exported product was lettuce with 456,000 tonnes, closely followed by peppers with 456,000 tonnes. In terms of revenue, peppers generated 1.062 billion Euros during this period, while tomatoes brought in 677.5 million Euros. read more