Sweet pepper
BelOrta auctions off first pointed peppers of 2023
2023-03-31 00:00
The first red pointed peppers of the new season were auctioned at BelOrta on 31 March. They were grown by Bart Ceulemans and Elke Hendrickx from Berlaar. In 2022, around 1,800 t kg of pointed peppers were delivered to BelOrta, about a quarter more than the previous year. This was due to the increasing
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How much fibre does green pepper have?
2023-03-31 00:00
In this article, we will explain how much fibre is in green peppers and how it can benefit your health.Green peppers are a source of dietary fibre.
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The International Pepper Congress to take place in May in Almería
2023-03-30 12:00
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Moroccan and Turkish pepper producers are paid 78.57% and 76.78% less than Spanish producers for their products
2023-03-30 00:00
A Hortoinfo analysis of pepper prices with data from Faostat reveals that in 2021 farmers in Morocco charged an average price for their peppers that was 78.57% cheaper than the average price at which that vegetable was paid to Spanish producers.
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The impact of cooler weather on western Mexico's vegetable crops
2023-03-30 00:00
In 2023, cooler weather has been a trend amongst many growing regions in the produce industry. Taking a closer look at Mexico, colder temperatures in the northern and western parts of the country have delayed vegetable harvest for several categories, including bell peppers, mini peppers,
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Greenhouse production of peppers rises 26%.
2023-03-29 00:00
With the inflationary crisis registered during the current season, everything has been a continuous increase in production costs in agriculture and livestock farming. This situation has a more severe impact on intensive greenhouse fruit and vegetable production, as they are more expensive.
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Brits may have to get used to fresh vegetables shortages
2023-03-29 00:00
In recent weeks, after disrupted harvests in north Africa reduced supply and inflation forced industry buyers to spend more on less from key markets such as Spain, British shoppers have faced a shortage of tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers.
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Saving time and personnel thanks to a new vegetable packaging line
2023-03-29 00:00
When the numbers meet expectationsOver the past few months, Bulltec delivered a new processing plant to Master Fruit in Licata for the weighing and packaging of zucchini and bell peppers made entirely of 4.0-ready stainless steel. Now that the campaign is over, it is possible to make an assessment.
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Difference between green, red and yellow peppers
2023-03-28 00:00
In this article, we will explore the differences between the three most common colours of peppers: green, red and yellow.Types of peppers by colour
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Fruit and vegetable price trends in Italy as at 27 March
2023-03-28 00:00
The campaign for broad beans, a typical spring product consumed mainly during the Easter period, is now in full swing. The approaching festivity should lead to an increase in demand for artichokes and peppers. The harvest of Veneto's white asparagus has started.Still high prices
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Downward tomato trend in Spain reversed since energy crisis
2023-03-24 00:00
The market for tomatoes produced in Spain has been on the decline for the past 5-10 years, while peppers and cucumbers have been growing. Since the recent energy crisis in Northern Europe, however, the downward tomato trend has been reversed. “That’s because in Spain, you don’t need to
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"Niche products like Radicchio Rosso lift nicely on the shipment"
2023-03-24 00:00
Recently, Feeling Fresh sent the first pallets of red peppers to North American customers. Still, according to Marcel van der Pluijm, it will take some time before the larger volumes will be exported. "For that, our peppers are currently still at too high a level. Moreover, Mexico is in the full
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Downward tomato trend in Spain reversed because of energy crisis
2023-03-24 00:00
The market for tomatoes produced in Spain has been on the decline for the past 5-10 years, while peppers and cucumbers have been growing. Since the recent energy crisis in Northern Europe, however, the downward tomato trend has been reversed. “That’s because in Spain, you don’t need to
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Is it good to eat red pepper?
2023-03-23 00:00
Red pepper nutrients
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The tomato price fell a little further last week, bringing the week 11 median prices at VBT to 2022 levels. The average prices for cucumber and sweet pepper are still above that.
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Tesco shoppers are not 'getting less food'
2023-03-22 00:00
Tesco has calmed down customers who feared they were "getting less" food amid complaints over their multipack of peppers changing from a three-pack to a two-pack at the same price. A woman who visited her local Tesco store shared a video on TikTok at the beginning of the month and questioned the
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Rijk Zwaan and IG International introduce India to Sweet Palermo
2023-03-20 08:00
Rijk Zwaan has teamed up with Indian trading company IG International to introduce Sweet Palermo® to the Indian market. The sweet pointed peppers in four different colours are a good fit with the Indian trading company’s mission to keep inspiring consumers with colourful, healthy, and
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Is pepper a vegetable or a vegetable?
2023-03-20 00:00
The definition varies greatly according to our gastronomic culture.
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PepperCorer PC-55 from Sormac: One machine - multiple possibilities
2023-03-20 00:00
Peppers are a fruiting vegetable that can be prepared and combined in many different ways. There are no limits to the imagination. However, it is precisely this wide variety of uses and processing possibilities for peppers that make it necessary to develop a special recipe for this vegetable.
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First Dutch chilies come early again this year
2023-03-20 00:00
"I've sent the first Dutch chilies out the door already," says Hamid Haddouch of Chili & Pepper. He points out that this means the pepper season is early again after all, despite growers' concerns about energy. Early-crop growers are picking particularly red habanero in abundance. "Last
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