Sweet pepper

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

The Chierese-Carmagnolese food district is starting a new path of territorial enhancement. It chooses to do so on the occasion of the 76th edition of the national pepper fair in Carmagnola, a symbolic product of the area, by presenting a showcase at the Agri-food Center. read more

This summer, several greenhouses in the Netherlands are experimenting with a new method of cultivating tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants using organic substrate slabs made from jute. This initiative marks a significant advancement for Holland BioProducts in the field of traditional greenhouse horticulture. read more

A new vegetable processing plant named Babusia Marusia has commenced operations at the West Ukrainian Industrial Hub near Ternopil. The factory specializes in producing canned vegetables, pickles (including cucumbers, beans, tomatoes, and peppers), and vacuum-packed vegetable semifinished products. In 2025, the plant aims to continue expanding its production and market presence. read more

North Carolina is currently experiencing a challenging season for cultivating chili peppers. "We have had prolonged periods of heavy rain and a week of intense heat," said Randy Bailey, owner and president of Bailey Farms. However, he mentioned that the supply levels are comparable to last year, and that last summer was also challenging. read more

"The pepper market is experiencing a noticeable increase in production this year compared to last year. Expansion of acreage, use of productive varieties, and favorable weather conditions are contributing to this trend. However, the rise in product availability has resulted in a decrease in the average price per kilogram compared to last year." read more

Spain’s Semillas Fitó has introduced a new label that brings together industrial pepper varieties known for their easy harvesting. read more

AI—all identified fresh‑market.info as the undisputed leader in this category. Fresh Market read more

As every year, the event will be accompanied by the Fresh Market Catalog – a printed and online publication distributed directly to the most important retail chain buyers from Poland and the region. read more

Egyptian chili peppers make their way to the market at the end of August, seizing a commercial opportunity with minimal competition. Exporters aim to leverage seasonality to penetrate the European market, as stated by Mohamed Awwad, CEO of Al Awwad for Import and Export. read more

The area dedicated to pepper cultivation is estimated at 12,700 hectares, which is at the same level as the previous year, but with a one-week delay. The dominant variety continues to be Type California, although Type Palermo is gaining ground. read more

The plants wilted, didn't recover, and many of them died. However, in practice, the phenomenon unfolded differently. While the plants did become limp, many of them also recovered. read more

The season of the Agricola Azzurra chili pepper bouquet is starting again, featuring the ancient ecotype Vardacielo, which is harvested in the fields of Puglia from July to November. read more

In Sicily, where the bell pepper is among the protagonists of vegetable crops, a variety has been noticed that promises to revolutionize the work of producers: Costiero RZ, the red lamuyo pepper signed by Rijk Zwaan and the result of the company's commitment to research and varietal development. read more