New seizures by the financial police in Turin as part of the 'Via dei semi' operation, which focused on the marketing nationwide of vegetable seeds (tomato, chili pepper, and green beans) predominantly of Chinese or foreign origin but labeled. read more

The Processors and Growers Research Organisation (PGRO) has released a new app dedicated to crop care for peas and beans in the UK. read more

As QS communicates with reference to the BVL, the use of Lumiderm VG for treating the seeds of the mentioned crops is permitted from December 2, 2024, to March 30, 2025, according to the emergency authorization granted based on Article 53 of Regulation (EC) No. 1107/2009. read more

Chinese President Xi Jinping has compared China's relationship with Latin America and the Caribbean to a line from an ancient Chinese poem: "True friends always feel close to each other no matter the distance between them." Since taking office, Xi has visited the region five times, meeting with read more

Over a hundred years ago, John Pouw's grandfather grew vegetables and tulips in the small village of De Kwakel, near Aalsmeer, in the open air. When it would freeze at night, "we would set many small fires to help protect the cucumbers and beans. We had the idea that smoke would help. Well, we were running." read more

The company, founded 13 years ago, has gained recognition for using banana bioactives sourced from upcycled bananas in the French Caribbean. Following eco-extraction principles, it seeks to extract the benefits of bananas in an environmentally conscious manner, minimizing ecological impact. Kadalys. read more

Multinational fruit brand Chiquita has joined the trend set by Lidl, Heinz Beans, and Domino’s Pizza by unveiling its own Christmas sweater. read more

Julio Pérez Alván, the president of the Association of Exporters (Adex), stated during the celebration of Exporters' Day, commemorated on November 9, that Peru had positioned itself as the fifth-largest exporting country in Latin America and the Caribbean in 2023, only behind Mexico. read more

The summer season from Spain and Italy is gradually coming to an end at Exotic Roots. Due to the increasingly colder weather, there's less supply from local cultivation in these European countries, affecting products like bitter melon (sopropo/karela), long beans, and various types of vegetables. read more

It is a period of adjustment for the sale of green beans and fennel, due to the unfavorable weather conditions. Sergio Clemente, a worker at the Agribologna stand at Caab (Centro Agro Alimentare di Bologna), is presenting the wholesale trends to IFN. read more

The National Fair-Trade Organization (NFTO) has successfully sent the first shipment of premium bananas from Saint Lucia to Canada. This initiative is in line with Caricom's 25 by 25 agenda, which aims to reduce import dependence and strengthen export activities within the Caribbean, thereby. read more

The Pea and Bean Growers Association (PBGA) has revealed the schedule for its biennial conference in November. read more

W Antigui i Barbudzie została wprowadzona nowa inicjatywa o nazwie "Next Generation Sweet Potato Production in the Caribbean", której celem jest rozwiązanie problemów, z którymi borykają się plantatorzy batatów, w tym zagrożenia ze strony czerwca batatowego. Ten regionalny projekt ma na celu zwiększenie zrównoważonej uprawy. read more

How did the production of fruit and vegetable juices as well as frozen fruits and vegetables evolve in the three quarters of 2024? read more

In St. Kitts and Nevis, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Marine Resources is addressing challenges in sweet potato production by collaborating with the International Potato Center (CIP) in Peru and the Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI). These partnerships are aimed at improving the productivity and sustainability of sweet potato farming in the region. read more

In calendar week 43/2024, the prices for tomatoes increased significantly. Loose tomatoes were sold for 1.20 euros/kg to 0.80 euros/kg, long-life tomatoes on average for 1.10 euros/kg, vine tomatoes on average for 1 euro/kg, and pera tomatoes for 1.40 euros/kg to 1 euro/kg. For corto negro cucumbers, the prices ranged from 1.15 euros/kg to 0.90 euros/kg. read more

The German container line Hapag-Lloyd has implemented a peak season surcharge (PSS) for shipments originating from the West Coast of Latin America, Central America, and the Caribbean destined for North Europe and the Mediterranean. The surcharge amounts to US$900 per reefer container and is applicable to all sailings. read more

The Pea and Bean Growers Association (PBGA) is thrilled to invite industry professionals to its biennial conference, sponsored by Hutchinsons, which will be held in just two weeks at Boston United FC's Jakemans Stadium. Pre-Conference DinnerThe conference will begin with a pre-conference dinner. read more

Output of beans in the UK has decreased by over 30% due to unfavorable weather conditions impacting production last year. read more

The Meccearly bean, developed by Blumen Vegetable Seeds, is a product with unique characteristics. Geneticist Elena Avite presents these characteristics: "It is a bean that is born to meet the needs of the industry, but it also lends itself well to the fresh market." read more