Importer · Bell pepper
Bell pepper importer for European retail & wholesale
Crown Fields imports red bell, Kapia and Palermo peppers from contracted growers in Souss-Massa, Morocco. Continuous program November to May, Rotterdam-cleared, delivered weekly across the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, the UK and Scandinavia.
Types & calendar
All sweet-pepper types from one supplier
| Type | Window | Calibres | Typical uses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red bell pepper | Nov – May | GG, G, M | Retail, foodservice, processing |
| Kapia (sweet pointed) | Nov – Apr | L, M | Premium retail, grilling, roasting |
| Palermo (sweet pointed) | Nov – Apr | L, M | Retail topseal, salads |
| Mixed traffic-light (red/yellow/orange) | Dec – Apr | G, M | Retail trio packs |
Specialist program
Built for European retail
- Contracted hectares. Volume locked at grower level for the full campaign.
- Calibre & colour QC. Each lot screened against retail spec before loading.
- Short-sea via Tanger Med. 5–6 days farm-to-Rotterdam under continuous +8 °C reefer.
- Retail packing. Topseal, flow-wrap and trio trays through Rotterdam partners.
- GlobalG.A.P. + GRASP + SMETA certified at the grower.
FAQ
Bell pepper importing — buyer questions
When is the Moroccan bell pepper season?
The main Moroccan pepper season runs from November to May, peaking December through March. Crown Fields runs continuous programs across the full window for European retailers.
Do you supply Kapia and Palermo as well as bell?
Yes — red bell, Kapia and Palermo from the same growers in Souss-Massa. Programs can be split by type and calibre.
What packaging is available?
5 kg open-top, 5 kg girsac, 1 kg topseal, traffic-light trio trays and private-label options via our Rotterdam packing partners.