The Burundian producer-exporter Jenika primarily focuses on producing green beans for the local market, while its Hass avocados are predominantly exported to Europe and the Middle East. read more

They rapidly approached the level of imported goods from Africa. Compared to the previous year, the price level at German wholesale markets was 15% higher in mid-July. In calendar week 28, German green beans cost an average of 3.84 euros/kg at wholesale markets and were thus around a read more

It is a good period for selling green beans, as well as oxheart and cherry tomatoes. Sergio Clemente, a trader at the Agribologna stand at the Caab (Bologna Agri-Food Center), is explaining the wholesale vegetable trends to IFN. read more

Jamaican commodities such as bananas and plantains may be impacted by the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl as it moves through the Caribbean, potentially affecting supplies for North America. With the Category 5 storm possibly impacting Central America, there is concern about a tightening in the availability of these fruits. read more

Green beans are the exception among early Moroccan vegetables this season. While prices for almost all vegetables have dropped, beans have surprisingly seen an increase of at least 10%, according to Salah Eddine Belkadi, CEO of Unique Packing. "We produce and export flat green beans all." read more

In Abuja, Nigeria, the Ebeano Supermarket has been criticized for raising the prices of tomatoes and peppers due to a scarcity. Images showing a notable increase in prices, such as three tomatoes priced at N6,950 (€4.87), have been circulating on social media platforms. This price surge is said to be caused by read more

The Processors and Growers Research Organisation (PGRO) is hosting an open day for farmers, agronomists, and other industry stakeholders on Tuesday, July 2nd. read more

Valfrutta, a leading brand in the vegetable preserves market and attentive to satisfying the needs of a modern consumer who increasingly chooses a healthy and natural diet, presents in the Steam-cooked line the Italian Edamame soybeans processed fresh. read more

Green beans are grown in many states across the U.S., the country also imports a significant amount of green beans from Mexico. According to Francisco Sanchez, CEO of ASL Produce, "The U.S. imports from Mexico because the quality is significantly higher." Mexican green beans are hand-picked, which contributes to their superior quality. read more

As every year, starting from the month of June, green beans are one of the most important novelties of the summer season and those offered by Annaturanella in the already cooked natural version (without any seasoning) are among the top five best-selling products. read more

In the past week (late May), our field scouts and I began to observe the first pale green potato leafhoppers (PLH) in the field, right on schedule. They were seen on potatoes and beans by the scouts, while I spotted them on the tender growth of our English walnut tree, which stands as a sentinel at the north end of a long. read more

Syngenta is recommending bean growers to implement a two-spray strategy to maintain effective rust control and safeguard the green leaves until the pods are completely filled. read more

The Egyptian white bean season is about to begin in a few days. Abdelkader Alhabouny anticipates a good season with higher volumes. Alhabouny stated, "The first harvest will commence in a few days. Last season, we faced challenges due to high temperatures, but farmers have made adjustments." read more

Zachary Estes points out research suggesting that images of scented objects can trigger the corresponding smells in consumers' minds, impacting their purchasing choices. This concept, known as "smellizing," implies that visual stimuli, like photos of lemons or coffee beans, can effectively. read more

Dwenty years ago, Peruvian agro-exports mainly consisted of coffee beans, cocoa beans, and asparagus and were worth around $1 billion; last year, however, the agricultural export sector managed to surpass the $10 billion threshold after diversifying its range with fruits like avocados, mandarins. read more

British buyers are currently in Rwanda meeting with women-led horticulture businesses to discuss potential trade deals for products such as chilli, avocados, passion fruits, fresh French beans, and other horticultural goods. This visit is part of a Rwanda-UK trade mission that started on May 28th. read more

Kenya has been experiencing heavy rainfall and frequent floods since March. This has had a significant impact on the export of fruits and vegetables from the East African country. Belgian company Starfruit, which imports peas and beans from Kenya year-round, has also been affected by these weather conditions. read more

The warmer weather in tropical countries in the Caribbean and South America has caused a decrease in pineapple production since the beginning of the year. In Panama, the combination of warm weather and an ongoing drought has had a negative impact on pineapple production, resulting in lower yields. read more

Spain is the world's leading producer and exporter of carob, mainly in pulp and locust bean gum, with an annual volume between 60,000 and 80,000 tons of whole fruit and an area of 45,000 hectares. The cultivation is mainly concentrated in the Valencian Community, the Balearic Islands, and read more

Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have created a new electrochromic device for smart windows utilizing sustainable materials like amylose sourced from corn, potatoes, and beans. This advancement meets the demand for more sustainable and energy-efficient building solutions. Guihua Yu, a read more