Peppers
All the news and market analysis for worldwide peppers Industry, including peppers growers, peppers production, and the import and export of peppers.
Falling consumption “cause for concern” in Spain
Spanish household consumption of fresh fruit and vegetables fell 2.4 per cent in the first seven months of 2026
Spanish fresh produce imports climb 6 per cent in first eight months
New customs data processed by Fepex shows Spanish fresh produce imports reached 3.15mn tonnes at €3.84bn between January and August 2026
Spanish exports remain stable through January-August
Watermelon and stonefruit volumes surged while citrus exports declined sharply, as Spain’s fresh produce sector maintained near-flat volumes
Source.ag acquires UK AI startup Optimal
Dutch AI firm Source.ag has purchased Optimal, “closing the loop” on autonomous greenhouse control
Spain’s January-July imports climb in volume and value
Country imported 2.87mn tonnes of fresh produce in the first seven months, with rising tomato and pepper volumes drawing concern from Fepex
UK eyes Zimbabwe fresh produce opportunities
A government-funded trade mission is bringing UK fresh produce buyers face-to-face with Zimbabwean growers
Food Freshly to showcase new two-step wash process in Madrid
The group is moving its innovative two-step wash technology from laboratory validation into commercial applications
Spain’s fresh produce export value rises 6 per cent
Spanish fresh produce exports reached 7.5mn tonnes in the January-July period, down 1 per cent in volume but up 6 per cent in value to €12.04bn
Yuksel Seeds’ SWICY F1 pepper nominated for Polish award
Turkish seed company Yuksel Seeds is targeting the Polish fresh produce market with its award-nominated SWICY F1 pepper
Enza Zaden puts consumer-driven innovation on display at Fruit Attraction
Company will showcase two convenience offerings: Tribelli Seedless snacking peppers and easyQs cucumbers
Morocco gains ground in UK sweet pepper top three
Moroccan exports increase by two thirds, putting the country on track to overtake Germany within increasingly competitive UK supply base
Sakata innovates and adapts its pepper offering
Sakata EMEA’s pepper product manager Javier Pérez discusses the latest launches, breeding priorities, and how the business is responding to challenges
Yuksel notes appetite for flavour in China
Yuksel Seeds reported strong interest in its heirloom tomatoes, snack cucumbers and other premium items at Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong this month
Belgian greenhouse growers highlight benefits of technology
Veg growers are showing how technologies can help boost sustainability, including cutting waste and fossil fuel use
Downward trend for Spanish fresh produce consumption
New data processed by industry body Fepex reveals household fresh produce consumption slipped to 3.25mn tonnes in the first half of 2026
Enza Zaden hosts hydroponic field days focused on root health
Enza Zaden will open its Enkhuizen headquarters to growers, crop experts and industry professionals in September for Discovery Field Days Hydro/CEA 2026
Hazera announces International Open Days 2026
Hazera will host its biennial International Open Days on 22-24 September 2026 in Warmenhuizen, the Netherlands
Purpose-led marketing with MOYA winner Flavorite
In the latest episode of the Produce Plus Podcast Liam O’Callaghan speaks with Flavorite marketing and communications manager, Tom Millis on the company’s MOYA-winning Maddie’s Month campaign
Sainsbury’s offer half-price fruit and veg for Bank Holiday weekend
Bank Holiday promotion first of four consecutive weekend offers supporting customers during Back to School season
Beyond seeds: value chain service powering Asian fresh produce collaboration
Rijk Zwaan to share cutting-edge breeding achievements and value-chain insights at the Asiafruit Showcase stage at Asia Fruit Logistica
Asia Fruit Logistica 2026 exhibitor preview: EMEA
Asia Fruit Logistica continues to be a meeting point for suppliers and service providers from Europe, the Middle East and Africa, to showcase their vast array of brands, products and services to businesses in Asia and beyond
Yuksel Seeds to make Asia Fruit Logistica debut
Yuksel Seeds will exhibit at Asia Fruit Logistica for the first time as it targets growing opportunities across China and the wider Asian market
Dutch glasshouse growers fear major losses after irrigation ban
Producers in Westland have been restricted from drawing water from dykes for first time ever in response to drought
Premier Fresh Australia announces acquisition of Double D Produce
Premier Fresh Australia has expanded its national footprint with the acquisition of leading capsicum and melon farming operation, Double D Produce, and its IL Primo Foods value-add business.
Rijk Zwaan strives for further impact in Asia
The Dutch group will showcase consumer-driven concepts such as Sweet Palermo, Tatayoyo and MyCubies at Asia Fruit Logistica
Sainsbury’s agrees 10-year supply deals in tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers
New long-term partnerships with Evesham Vale Growers and Thanet Earth are aimed at boosting domestic production and supply chain resilience
Spanish fresh produce imports rise 6.2 per cent in early 2026
New Fepex data reveals Spain’s fresh produce imports reached 1.75mn tonnes between January and April 2026, up 6.2 per cent year-on-year
Exporter to importer: How Cherry Passion secured its own survival
Stefano Pezzo tells Fruitnet how and why his family-run export company in Verona transformed itself into a major importer
Rijk Zwaan opens new South Korean subsidiary
Rijk Zwaan Korea officially became operational on 1 July, as the breeding specialist looks to capitalise on growing demand for premium vegetables
Lidl’s new fruit and veg campaign tells kids to ‘play with their food’
The retailer wants to boost fruit and vegetable consumption among Dutch children with its new marketing initiative
Messe Berlin Americas and Mexico’s National Agricultural Council join forces
A new strategic partnership will help Mexican producers and exporters reach new buyers, diversify markets, and accelerate international growth
UK fruit and veg production rose in last year
Production of fruit and veg in the UK has increased but share of total supply against imports continues downward trajectory, new Defra figures show
Spanish fresh produce exports fell 3 per cent in January-April
The country’s fresh fruit and vegetable exports dropped 3 per cent during the opening four months of 2026, with citrus driving the decline
Apo Conerpo sales surge despite slight dip in volume
Europe’s largest fruit and veg producer organisation reveals it achieved a 15 per cent increase in consolidated turnover last year
Health continues to drive UK produce sales
Health is becoming more ingrained in UK shoppers’ choices, according to Worldpanel’s Clara Tucker, as flat consumer confidence fails to dent a growing health trend
Early warning system uses AI to help growers predict climate risk
WayBeyond says its new forecasting tool offers predictive intelligence for crops in tunnels and greenhouses