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Fresh bell pepper per-capita consumption keeps climbing
Fresh bell pepper per-capita consumption keeps climbing

A rising tide of demand is lifting the bell pepper boat.

These consumers want these kinds of peppers
These consumers want these kinds of peppers

The U.S. palate may be more sophisticated and worldly than ever, but sweet bell peppers are still the mainstay over the hotter varieties for many of the nation’s consumers.

Live Oak Farms introduces organic bell peppers
Live Oak Farms introduces organic bell peppers

Live Oak Farms, Le Grand, Calif., has started its organic green bell pepper program.

Chili pepper season coming in hot
Chili pepper season coming in hot

With the domestic chili pepper deal approaching, chili producers and marketers are preparing for a season of flavor. 

Specialty peppers catching on at retail
Specialty peppers catching on at retail

With consumers buying more chili peppers every year, specialty peppers are taking up a larger portion of retail.

Domestic chili peppers shine in summer
Domestic chili peppers shine in summer

Chili peppers may be available from Mexico year-round, but summer is the time for U.S. peppers to shine.

Peter Rabbit bell pepper box proving popular
Peter Rabbit bell pepper box proving popular

Peter Rabbit Farms’ display-ready bell pepper carton has been gaining popularity.

JBJ/Veg-Land expands bell peppers program
JBJ/Veg-Land expands bell peppers program

JBJ Distributing Inc./Veg-Land Inc. has increased the organic green bell pepper program from its grower in Hollister, Calif., by 10% to 15%, said Dominic Etcheberria, general manager.

Prime Time adds a half-pound bags of bell peppers
Prime Time adds a half-pound bags of bell peppers

Prime Time International, Coachella, Calif., is adding a half-pound consumer bag of bell peppers to its 1- and 2-pound bag options, said Katy Johnson, marketing assistant.

Talley Farms starts organic deal
Talley Farms starts organic deal

Talley Farms Inc., launched a  100-acre organic bell pepper program, said sales manager Derek Sass. The company will market organic green and red bell peppers from mid-August through early November.

Oppy kicks off greenhouse deal
Oppy kicks off greenhouse deal

The British Columbia greenhouse pepper season is underway at Randhawa Farms and Origin Organic Farms

Ken Corbett Farms creates sales arm
Ken Corbett Farms creates sales arm

Ken Corbett Farms LLC, Lake Park, Ga., has created a sales arm — Grower Network LLC.

Plenty of good quality peppers on tap
Plenty of good quality peppers on tap

Pepper lovers have something to look forward to for the next several months as grower-shippers report plentiful supplies of good-quality product.

Peppers Marketing 2018 business updates
Peppers Marketing 2018 business updates

Catch up on companies involved in growing and marketing fresh peppers across North America.

Live Oak Farms installs new pepper packing line
Live Oak Farms installs new pepper packing line

La Grand, Calif.-based Live Oak Farms is finishing installation of a new pepper packing line — a project that had been in development for a couple of years, said Ed Beckman, chief operating officer.

Bailey Farms adds DulceFina peppers
Bailey Farms adds DulceFina peppers

Oxford, N.C.-based Bailey Farms has launched a new pepper line and has expanded its facility, said Randy Bailey, manager.

Specialty peppers play supporting role in category
Specialty peppers play supporting role in category

Specialty peppers offer some key choices for retailers — and consumers — to consider, marketers say.

Growers increase organic bell pepper production
Growers increase organic bell pepper production

Marketers say organic peppers are thriving, both indoors and in open fields.

Colorful displays seen as key to retail success

Color is an ally for retailers who are looking to move peppers, marketers say.

Industry veteran Julie Fargo has joined Mecca, Calif.-based Richard Bagdasarian Inc. and its Pasha Marketing LLC division as sales director.
Peppers Marketing business updates

Business updates on companies featured in The Packer's Peppers Marketing section