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Sweet Peppers

Sweet peppers bring vivid colour, crisp texture and flexible applications in retail and professional kitchens.

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Sweet Peppers
01 / PRODUCT DOSSIER

Product profile

About the product

Coloured sweet peppers are grown in greenhouses to a high export standard, with glossy, thick-walled fruit in red, yellow, orange and green. They are crisp in texture and sweet in flavour, suited to both fresh consumption and cooking.

Origin & growing regions01

Origin & growing regions

Grown in modern greenhouses in Nubaria, Ismailia and Wadi El Natrun in Egypt, with partner production from Almería and Murcia in Spain — Europe's leading hub for protected pepper production.

Varieties, sizes & grades02

Varieties, sizes & grades

California Wonder blocky types with four lobes and elongated Lamuyo types. Sizes 70–90 mm and 90+ mm, packed as mixed "traffic light" or single colour on request.

Seasons & availability03

Seasons & availability

The product is available October – May, with peak quality and volumes during November – February. Weekly supply programmes are agreed with the buyer before the season to secure the required volumes and sizes, with forward contracting available for the busiest windows.

Peak seasonNovember – FebruaryAvailabilityOctober – May
Packaging04

Packaging

5 kg single-layer cartons, 10 kg plastic crates for wholesale, and 500 g flow-pack trios (red/yellow/green) for retail with custom labels.

Handling, quality & cold chain05

Handling, quality & cold chain

Fruit is held at 7–10 °C and 90–95% humidity to avoid shrivelling and chilling injury, with good ventilation in transit. Shelf life is 2–3 weeks, with checks for firmness and freedom from cracks and sunscald.

Commercial specifications, origin, seasonal windows and certifications require supplier confirmation.

02 / SEASONALITY

Supply calendar

A 12‑month supply window — when the product peaks and when it is available.

Peak seasonNov – Feb
AvailabilityOct – May
OriginEgypt · Spain
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Seasons are indicative and vary by variety, region and climate; final windows are confirmed with the supplier before contracting.

03 / BEHIND THE PRODUCT

The product journey

Explore each step through an immersive visual timeline.

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Cultivation

Cultivation

Growing practices and crop care depend on variety, region and season.

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Harvesting

Harvesting

Harvest timing and field handling help protect product condition.

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Selection & grading

Selection & grading

Produce is assessed and sorted to agreed buyer specifications.

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Packing

Packing

Packaging format and labelling are selected for the intended route.

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Cold-chain handling

Cold-chain handling

Storage and temperature controls are tailored to the product.

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Export preparation

Export preparation

Documentation and shipment preparation follow destination requirements.

04 / PRODUCT MEDIA

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Sorting conceptHarvest conceptExport concept

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05 / THE SHORT FILM

Discover the journey

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06 / PACKAGING EXPERIENCE

Packaging

Commercial specifications, origin, seasonal windows and certifications require supplier confirmation.

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