A cold and dark start to the year in many countries has been detrimental to bell pepper production. In the Netherlands and Belgium, the high price of energy has meant many growers have chosen not to combat this cool spell, delaying their harvest by a few weeks. In Spain, the lower temperatures in November mean a dip in production is predicted for next month, while in Israel the outlook is more positive despite a delay, as the production will likely bounce back as temperatures rise.
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The Netherlands & Belgium: Dark weather and energy crisis delay bell pepper harvestProduction in the Netherlands and Belgium has slowed down, both because of delayed planting and low-growth weather. The energy crisis, resulting in high gas and electricity prices, is the cause of this. In addition, January threatens to be a historically dark month. This also puts a brake on cultivation. Growers therefore report a delayed harvest of several weeks. The expectation is therefore that sweet pepper will be in short supply this spring. March is traditionally a difficult month when it comes to pepper availability, but due to these conditions, it could be even worse this year. The market will be keeping a close eye on Spain. Imports from the south start to drop at the end of February, as the quality often does. Notes next to sparsely stocked shelves in supermarkets with a message about quality problems are an annual phenomenon. So far, the quality of the supply from Spain has been good, ...