Sweet pepper

On July 18, the Japanese government issued an official statement requesting public feedback to officially approve the importation of Mexican bell peppers and fresh chilies into Japan. The consultation period is from July 18 to August 16, 2025. If no negative feedback is received, and... read more

W zeszłym roku FV Seleqt wprowadziło paprykę o nazwie Crunchino na rynki Niemiec, Finlandii i Szwecji. "W tym roku po raz pierwszy zaoferujemy tę unikalną paprykę również innym klientom, aby każdy mógł cieszyć się tym wyjątkowym produktem" - mówi kierownik produktu Norman van.

Last year, FV Seleqt introduced the Crunchino pointed pepper to a trio of retailers in Germany, Finland, and Sweden. "This year, for the first time, we will also offer this unique pointed pepper to other customers, so that everyone can enjoy this special product," says Product Manager Norman van. read more

In modern gerbera cultivation, an autonomous drone flies around the greenhouse to assist growers in counting flowers and predicting yields. In tomato greenhouses, camera-equipped trolleys move through the aisles to gather data for precise yield forecasting. In bell pepper production, a pipe rail system is used. read more

With the start of new cycles of greenhouse pepper transplanting, one of the most feared threats among horticulturists resurfaces: the greenhouse whitefly, Trialeurodes vaporariorum. Invisible at first sight but capable of causing significant damage, this small insect represents a read more

This year, Coöperatie Hoogstraten invested in a fully automatic lid machine from Actitec for its central pepper sorting department. The machine, capable of processing around 1,500 boxes per hour, handles the entire lidding process: from unfolding to placement, as well as detecting crates that are. read more

With sweet long peppers, spicy Cornetto chili peppers, Friggitello peppers, squash blossoms, and sweet corn, Sipo's summer harvest is marked by both time-honored favorites and fresh additions to the range. "The sweet long pepper is a new item that was just added and is already in high demand," read more

"Definitely, this is a productive year," says Ruud den Boer, Commercial Director at the growers' cooperative Oxin Growers. However, this usually does not result in the best prices, and this year is no different. In a market update, he provides insights on various crops, including cucumbers and the current season. read more

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In the 2024/2025 season, California peppers grown in Andalusian greenhouses, particularly in Almeria, achieved a record average price, as reported by Hortoinfo based on data from the Andalusian Regional Government's Price and Market Observatory. The average price paid to growers was... read more

Not only tomato and bell pepper, Esasem, a completely Italian seed company, is also focusing on the watermelon segment, thanks to a multi-year research program that is bringing innovative varieties to the market. This is what Giovanni Denaro, director, tells us. read more

Trzy produkty holenderskiej firmy hodowlanej owoców i warzyw Rijk Zwaan zostały wyróżnione przez International Taste Institute (ITQI). read more

Holenderskie słodkie papryki stanowiły podstawę dostaw. W kolejności ważności następowały belgijskie dostawy. Według niemieckiego BLE, zielone produkty były głównym importerem z Turcji, następowane przez czerwone produkty. Kilka dostaw z Polski i Hiszpanii uzupełniało asortyment. Krajowe produkty były rzadkością. read more

The 39 family businesses of the cooperative are now harvesting fresh cucumbers, aromatic tomatoes in various colors and shapes, juicy peppers, and fine eggplants daily - all fresh from Lake Constance. read more

The Schenck family is excited to announce the opening of Niagara Propagators, a 17-acre, purpose-built propagation facility located in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. Set to commence operations in January 2026, the facility will specialize in the production of high-quality young cucumber, pepper, tomato, and eggplant plants. read more

Po więcej niż 20 latach na czele branży świeżych produktów spożywczych i opakowań, Bart Triemstra zdecydował się dwa i pół roku temu założyć własną firmę. Dwa miesiące temu Tri-Pack otworzył swoje własne biuro na terenie parku biznesowego Honderdland w Maasdijk. "Na początku działalności Tri-Pack, read more

Emseni Farming, situated near the rural town of Kranskop in the Valley of a Thousand Hills in KwaZulu-Natal, is cultivating top-quality peppers with a focus on innovation, community development, and modern agricultural techniques. Dietmar Joosten, the CEO of Emseni, has been involved with the operation for many years. read more

"Suggestions of this kind do not meet our social responsibility and make it impossible to attract qualified personnel. The organic farming has never been competitive in terms of pricing," it says. Cultivating tomatoes, cucumbers or peppers requires a. read more

Włochy, ceny papryki są pod presją ze względu na konkurencję z Holandii i słaby popyt, obecne ceny hurtowe są poniżej poziomu rentowności. Tymczasem producenci z Carmagnoli pozostają optymistyczni dzięki sprzyjającym warunkom uprawy i braku chorób wirusowych. Hiszpania boryka się z sytuacją, gdy... read more

In Fondi, the heart of Lazio's fruit and vegetable production, the AgriPeppe cooperative is facing a challenging season but not without positive signs. President Luca Peppe, interviewed by IFN, provides an overview of the tomato campaign and announces the start of the Sweet pepper harvest. read more

The pepper season is fully underway in the Spanish Region of Murcia, with some excess production due to imbalances in the plantations caused by abundant rainfall at the end of winter and the beginning of spring. There is also strong pressure on prices due to an oversupply of Dutch products. read more