Almeria, Spain
June 2, 2006

This week, the multinational company Syngenta will launch Peppers Today through S&G, its horticultural seed brand for vegetables in Europe, Africa and Middle East. Peppers Today is a new communication tool specifically centred around the world of peppers.

Everyone involved in the pepper business will find a selection of interesting news and information three times a year. “The content is a colourful mix of market dynamics, analysing trends in production and techniques, with news ranging from the position and development of the pepper business in different countries to information about transport, post-harvest techniques and the latest consumption and consumer habits,” explains Michael Sempf, S&G Product Business Manager for peppers in EAME and responsible for all pepper marketing activities in this region.

Peppers Today is available at
http://www.pepperstoday.com/pdf/nwsletter1.pdf

Syngenta is a world-leading agribusiness committed to sustainable agriculture through innovative research and technology. The company is a leader in crop protection, and ranks third in the high-value commercial seeds market. Sales in 2005 were approximately $8.1 billion.  Syngenta employs more than 19,000 people in over 90 countries. Syngenta is listed on the Swiss stock exchange (SYNN) and in New York (SYT).