Sweet pepper

As New Jersey progresses through its summer season with sweet corn, tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers, one grower-shipper is also starting to shift towards fall produce, such as hard squashes (acorn, butternut, spaghetti, kabocha), leafy greens, cabbages, and its complete range of fresh vegetables. read more

The Dutch salad vegetable supplier Harvest House has maintained its Climate-Neutral Certified (CNC) sustainability label, which it initially obtained in February 2023. This allows them to keep labeling their cucumbers, peppers, and tomatoes as climate-friendly. read more

In week 38, the average price of aubergines at the VBT increased to €2.65 per kilogram. Prices also went up for green zucchini (€0.51 per piece), green bell peppers (€1.54 per kilogram), and lettuce (almost €1.10 per head). This represents a doubling of the price for lettuce in just one. read more

Egyptian chilies will soon be available on the market. FreshPlaza points out that only a few Egyptian chili exporters currently ship to Europe, including Mohamed Awwad, the CEO of Al Awwad for Import and Export. read more

Taking advantage of the start of the campaign to harvest and preserve piquillo peppers, Grupo AN has organized a press trip in collaboration with the Association of Journalists.

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In recent months, a video posted on TikTok sparked a new rather unusual trend: washing fruits and vegetables in the dishwasher. In the video, a young woman shows her mother loading tomatoes, carrots, bell peppers, and lemons into the dishwasher instead of pots and dishes. read more

In Nagymaros, Hungary, Laszlo Batki, an organic farmer, faced the devastation of his crops due to flooding from the Danube. His farm, situated just north of Budapest, was submerged, impacting his tomatoes, peppers, radishes, and lettuce. The flooding came after a summer of drought, making the situation even more challenging for nurturing the crops. read more

On the podium of the best-selling references during the summer season for Annatura, a company specializing in fresh-cut vegetables, there are spinach, green beans, and the grilled line, consisting of peppers, zucchini, and eggplants. Commercial IFNil Giovanni Palermo reported: "Spinach is [...]". read more

''Egyptian chilies will soon be available on the market. Only a few Egyptian chili exporters are shipping to Europe, including Mohamed Awwad, CEO of Al Awwad for Import and Export. Awwad mentioned that the chili season typically begins in mid-November and continues until the end of April, as long as the weather is favorable." read more

On September 18, 2024, at the Mazurkas Conference Center in Ożarów Mazowiecki, the Fresh Market 2024 took place – the largest B2B meeting in Poland and Central-Eastern Europe dedicated to the fresh fruits, vegetables, and flowers industry. The event brought together key producers, suppliers, and buyers from major retail chains in Poland and neighboring countries. read more

Moroccan grower and exporter Valyour is launching its pepper season and introducing its new brand simultaneously, as stated by its CEO, Said Aghzou. Aghzou mentioned, "At Valyour, as a prominent grower and exporter of high-quality fruits and vegetables, we are excited to announce the beginning of our new hot pepper." read more

The Agricultural and Fisheries Information Service of the Junta de Andalucía released a report on the phenological status of greenhouse crops in the region between September 9 and 15. In Almeria, new plantings of various vegetables have been completed. The majority of California peppers were in the read more

In Zabaykalsky Krai, Russia, the regional office of Rosselkhoznadzor conducted quarantine and phytosanitary inspections from January 1 to September 16, 2023. The inspections covered 23,400 tons of imported solanaceous crops, including 12,300 tons of peppers, 10,600 tons of tomatoes, and 500 tons of other solanaceous crops. read more

The seed house of Ramiro Arnedo has received numerous visits from distributors and producers from different countries during its summer cultivation days at its experimental farm 'La Plana'. These visits have served to showcase to the attendees their portfolio of summer crops grown outdoors. read more

The members of Proexport account for the majority of Spanish production of salads, leafy vegetables, broccoli, cauliflower, celery, artichokes, and melons, as well as significant quantities of tomatoes, bell peppers, watermelons, grapes, and lemons, among others. This takes place from the 8th to the 10th. read more

Through this integration, it is possible, among other advantages, to complete the production cycle of California peppers throughout the year. Unica is the leading producer of peppers in Spain with 100 million kg, which is further increased by the quantities from Surinver. In their catalog… read more

Autumn signifies the beginning of the apple harvest season in the US, providing a wide range of apple varieties for consumption throughout the period. Moreover, grapes and bell peppers are also prominently featured during this season. Grapes are a healthy snacking option often enjoyed during football games, and bell peppers are commonly showcased in various dishes. read more

In Gombe State, Nigeria, tomato and pepper farmers, as well as traders in the Bula community in Akko Local Government area, are currently facing a significant drop in the market prices of their products. Over the course of two weeks, the price of a large basket of tomatoes has decreased drastically. read more

The pepper season has already begun in the Spanish province of Almeria, specifically in the areas of Dalías and Berja. Next week, the harvest will commence in El Ejido, a region that is predominantly dedicated to this crop. "Activity is kicking off in our facilities in week 38 with the arrival of our first" read more

Nepal has started its first vegetable export to Qatar, with the help of Chinese expertise and financial support. The shipment includes 1,500 kilograms of red cherry pepper chillies, flat beans, and bitter gourds, which were grown by 20 farmers from Dakshinkali Municipality. This initiative signifies... read more