peppers

FDA investigates Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeño peppers

The FDA and CDC are investigating illnesses in a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Javiana infections linked to jalapeños from Sinaloa,...

1 day ago 3 minute read

ProduceIQ: Weather shakes produce outlook

The Pacific Northwest heat wave is putting pressure on production markets as Fourth of July demand begins its annual sprint.

2 months ago 3 minute read

Ark Foods expands organic pepper program

Ark Foods is growing its organic pepper program after a successful trial in Florida last fall, with a broad lineup...

2 months ago 3 minute read

Best in Blue Book Awards Fall 2025: Peppers

We are thrilled to announce the Fall 2025 Best in Blue Book awards. This prestigious recognition honors the top ~1% of companies.

10 months ago 2 minute read

Pepper launches AI platform for food distributors to expand inventory

Pepper, the AI-powered go-to-market platform for independent food distributors, announced the Pepper Endless Aisle program.

1 year ago 4 minute read

EV Produce expands product line, U.S. distribution network

EV Produce International, a leading importer of Mexican-grown limes and chayote, has expanded to bolster its import and shipping operations.

1 year ago 3 minute read

ProduceIQ: Dry veg items at both extremes during summer transition

The headline would ask, “Is cheap produce gone forever?” but then I’d have nothing to say about eggplant.  An industry...

2 years ago 5 minute read

ProduceIQ: May the weather odds be ever in your favor

Welcome to hurricane season. Tropical systems will have an easier time developing this year due to higher ocean temperatures in...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Nature Fresh Farms introduces snacking sweet peppers

April 9, 2024 Leamington, ON, CAN – As consumer trends continue to forecast increased importance in fresh snacking, emphasized by...

2 years ago 3 minute read

ProduceIQ: Heavy rain saturates West Coast

California can’t shake the gray. The deluge and flood risk should lighten up by Tuesday, but there is a high...

2 years ago 4 minute read

ProduceIQ Index: Pineapple Express on the hunt

Pineapple Express takes aim at the West Coast. Among the widespread targets are oranges, green onions, lettuce, leafy greens, and...

3 years ago 4 minute read

NatureSweet releases new sweet & seedless mini peppers medley

SAN ANTONIO, TX, February 1, 2024- NatureSweet BB #:152351, the #1 snacking tomato brand and largest vertically integrated agricultural company...

3 years ago 3 minute read

ProduceIQ: Relentless wind and rain pound Southern California

For the first time in 84 years, a tropical storm has hit Southern California. Hurricane Hilary struck the coast of...

3 years ago 4 minute read

Melissa’s unveils early arrival of Hatch peppers

Melissa’s Produce, a trusted leader in specialty produce, says Hatch pepper fanatics won’t have to wait until August for fresh...

3 years ago 2 minute read

Ark Foods ‘kicks up the heat’ during IFPA Foodservice show

Shishito Pepper Trendsetter and Vegetable Enthusiast Brings The Heat to Monterey IMMOKALEE, FL – JULY 24, 2023 – Ark Foods,...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Are nightshades being unfairly targeted by social media?

You didn’t hear it first from me. Everything is bad for you: alcohol, caffeine, tobacco, meat, fat, sugar, artificial sweeteners,...

3 years ago 4 minute read

Wholesum debuts organic Italian sweet peppers

AMADO, ARIZ – Wholesum, BB #:135847 Fair Trade Certified growers and shippers of organic farm-fresh vegetables, introduces new Italian sweet peppers,...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Tatayoyo pepper wins the Fruit Logistica Innovation Award 2023

Trade visitors voted the Tatayoyo pepper from Rijk Zwaan in the Netherlands the Innovation of the Year. The winner of...

3 years ago 3 minute read

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