Peppers
All the news and market analysis for worldwide peppers Industry, including peppers growers, peppers production, and the import and export of peppers.
Comment: Greenhouse tech is often ‘too costly to scale’
Technological complexity and high costs will continue to restrict growth of covered production, especially in the US, says Kubo CEO
The Philippines invests in climate protection for vegetable growers
The US$5.12mn programme aims to stabilise the production of tomatoes, chili, and capsicums through the set up of structures like greenhouses, rain shelters, drip irrigation, and water-impounding systems
Rijk Zwaan unveils veggie vending machine
Seed breeder wants to encourage ‘more moments and new eating habits’ to help stimulate fruit and veg consumption
Alegra Group achieves impressive growth as premium strategy pays off
Italian supplier reports big rise in sales, with double-digit growth across key categories including kiwifruit, stonefruit, and pears
Morocco’s fresh produce, fast and reliable across the sea
Morocco’s growers and exporters now have a new way to reach the UK and Northern Europe. Tomatoes, blueberries and other high-value fruits and vegetables can travel faster, fresher and more reliably thanks to the new DP World Atlas short-sea reefer service.
Fruit Logistica 2026: New Product Showcases celebrates its premiere
Fruit Logistica launches new innovation format: Eleven new products from the fresh produce, machinery and technology, and logistics segments
Higher food prices ‘inevitable’ over energy cost hikes, growers warn
Salad veg growers point to ‘cliff edge’ of 1 April date when electricity standing charges increase
Rijk Zwaan's R&D investment reaps the rewards
Innovative cucumbers, lettuce, tomatoes, peppers and more will be championed by Rijk Zwaan in Berlin, as the group continues to prioritise R&D investment
Spanish fresh produce exports fell 3 per cent in January-November
Fresh fruit and vegetables totalled 10.6mn tonnes from January to November 2025, down 3 per cent year-on-year
BelOrta weathers commercial storm as climate warms and consumption cools
Belgian cooperative launches major branding campaign and opens new sales facility as it looks to reverse recent decline in sales
Rijk Zwaan showcases innovative varieties at Fruit Logistica
The Dutch breeding company will showcase its Nasonovia Defense lettuce, Blue Leaf cucumbers and health-focused varieties in Berlin
Hazera and HM Clause present produce innovations
Limagrain Group companies to showcase innovative tomato, watermelon, broccoli and pepper varieties at Fruit Logistica
Finalists revealed for Fruit Logistica Innovation Awards 2026
Nominees for Fruit Logistica Innovation Awards 2026 have been announced, with five nominees each in Fresh Produce and Technology categories
Semillas Fitó expands pepper and melon catalogue
Company prepares to launch two new varieties of California peppers and new melon offerings
BASF-Nunhems to acquire Noble Seeds
The acquisition of the New Delhi-based company will enable BASF-Nunhems to become a market leader in India’s vegetable seed sector
Comment: Data is unseen key to post-harvest profit
How to prevent waste? Improved handling and logistics are vital, but bigger opportunities lie in better planning, writes Carmen Berkhout of Source
Air New Zealand Cargo readies for festive fresh produce flights
Hundreds of tonnes of fruit and vegetables will be flown to markets across Asia
Rijk Zwaan opens new breeding greenhouse
De Lier facility expands company’s breeding capacity for tomatoes, sweet peppers and aubergines
First new-season Spanish peppers head to US
Three Almerian companies have been authorised to ship to this market in 2025/26
First DP World Atlas service arrives in UK from Morocco
DP World’s first Atlas service connecting Morocco to London Gateway has arrived in the UK, promising to transform fresh produce logistics with faster delivery, lower costs and up to 70 per cent reduction in carbon emissions
New interstate restrictions imposed on TPP carrier and host plants
Victorian businesses transporting tomato, potato, eggplant and capsicum interstate must obtain appropriate accreditation before 8 December
DP World launches Atlas service from Morocco to Europe
New dedicated sea route will transport up to 150,000 tonnes of fresh produce annually from Morocco to terminals in UK and Europe
Spain’s exports down in volume but up in value for the year to September
Spanish fresh fruit and vegetable exports decreased by 2.8 per cent in volume during January-September compared to the same period last year, though value increased by 6.3 per cent to €13.876bn according to Fepex data
Investors back ‘wearables for plants’ pioneer
Swiss agtech company secures new investment to accelerate commercial scaling of its AI-enhanced plant monitoring technology
Scientists develop hormone-free method for plant regeneration
Researchers at Wageningen University have developed a revolutionary method that enables plant cells to regenerate into complete plants without added hormones, potentially transforming plant breeding by making the process faster, cheaper and applicable to previously difficult crops
Treesury sees tokenisation as solution for financing production
Serbian fintech company Treesury is enabling small investors to generate income from long-term investment in hazelnut cultivation, with potential for other products such as berries and tomatoes
Trump drops tariffs on range of fruits
Bananas, avocados, tomatoes and oranges among multiple fruits to gain relief as US president rolls back reciprocal tariffs on more than 100 agricultural products
Spanish fresh produce consumption stable in first seven months
Spanish household consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables remained largely stable during January-July, with fruit consumption rising 2 per cent while vegetable demand fell slightly, according to new data from the Ministry of Agriculture
Enza Zaden debuts Tribelli Seedless snacking pepper
Seed company believes the consumer-driven innovation has the potential to double the market value of the category
Agro Belgrade 2026 connects Western Balkans agriculture to the world
Serbian fruit and vegetables exhibition Agro Belgrade is back in January 2026, providing a meeting point for the agricultural value chain across south-east Europe
Salad veg growers face ‘existential threat’ over huge energy hikes
Glasshouse grower groups warn of dire consequences if horticulture isn’t given an exemption to upcoming increases
TTA-ISO aims for faster returns in tomato harvesting
TTA-ISO, the result of this year’s merger between Dutch firms ISO Horti and TTA, is seeing growing demand for its automation solutions, including for tomato plant grafting and robotic harvesting
Ultraviolet light helps growers put fungicides to bed in new R&D project
Hort Innovation project to validate the effectiveness of UV-C light treatment for powdery mildew
Enza Zaden delivers double helping of snacking innovation
Tribelli Seedless and easyQs lead seed company’s convenience offering at Fruit Attraction
Spanish fresh produce consumption dips 0.4 per cent
Spanish household consumption of fresh produce declined marginally in the first half of 2025, with vegetables and potatoes driving the decrease despite growth in fruit consumption
Green Best contiunues to grow in Poland
Polish vegetable exporter Green Best has reported record cauliflower exports exceeding 5mn units in 2024, with the company expanding its product range while navigating challenging market conditions including rising costs and currency pressures