Beans
Rust mite hits Dominican Republic banana exports
2024-01-30 10:00
An invasive parasite is hampering banana exports from the Dominican Republic. The banana rust mite, (Eriophyidae), which was observed for the first time in the Caribbean in 2020, causes brown stripes to appear on leaves and lesions on the skin of the fruit.
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The decline of green bean cultivation in Spain
2024-01-30 00:00
Despite having been the second most important crop in the southeast of the country, the production of green beans has lost its prominent position and has become something of an "anecdote".
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“We could write a whole book on must and must-not haves when it comes to greenhouses in tropical areas”
2024-01-25 00:00
MSC Invernaderos has been working on greenhouse projects all over the world for over 30 years and has had successful projects in nearly 70 countries. Having a long history with projects in tropical areas, it remains an area of expertise for them, and they have just concluded their latest
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Climbing flat beans, the new range from Blumen Vegetable Seeds
2024-01-24 00:00
The research of the seed company Blumen Vegetable Seeds continues and this time focuses on new varieties of climbing flat beans. Thanks to the work conducted by breeder Elena Avite, three new products have been improved in quality, productivity and
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Colombia boosts trade with the Netherlands, emerging as a significant export partner
2024-01-23 00:00
As per the latest DANE report updated to October 2023, Colombia is strengthening its commercial bonds with the Netherlands and the Dutch Caribbean. Colombian exports to these regions have reached a noteworthy $1.738 billion, making the Netherlands Colombia's sixth major export destination. This
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CMR GROUP sponsors campaign
2024-01-18 08:25
CMR Group recently joined a campaign dedicated to informing consumers about the crucial role of the agri-food industry in safeguarding Spain's food security.
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New advice for bean growers after heavy rainfall
2024-01-16 17:00
Bean growers can plant winter seed this spring but need to plan for differences in the crop’s maturity date and expected yield.
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Recent findings from a meta-analysis co-led by researchers from the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center suggest that isoflavones, a type of compound found in soy, can significantly decrease the risk of breast cancer recurrence. The study, published in the JNCI Cancer Spectrum journal, examined 22
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"As well as air freight from 15 countries, we're also focusing more on sea freight of exotic produce"
2024-01-04 00:00
"Exotic Roots had a great 2023. The holiday season provided a fantastic finale, particularly for the sale of items like beans from Kenya and baby vegetables from South Africa. There's always a noticeable peak in the run-up to Christmas. Availability-wise, it wasn't the easiest few weeks for
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Exclusive delicacy from South America: the apple banana
2024-01-04 00:00
The apple banana - its name is a combination of two very familiar fruits in stores - is a very exclusive trade product. With its unassuming size and eye-catching color, you can use it to surprise consumers or indulge gourmets. SAFE imports fruit and vegetables from Suriname and the Caribbean and
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In the first year since the Albanese Labor Government brought the Australia-India free trade agreement into force, trade with one of the world's fastest growing economies has surged.
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Barbados to get ten tons of fruit and veg from Suriname weekly
2023-12-22 00:00
Suriname is making strides towards becoming a significant food provider for the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) as the region aims to reduce its food import bill by 25% in two years. Barbados is anticipated to be a primary beneficiary of Surinamese agricultural produce.
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Tropicals pricing strengthening as New Year’s demand heats up
2023-12-21 00:00
Tropical items shipping from Florida, the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Ecuador and other regions shipping into the U.S., are on their winter peak of supply. They will also be staying with promotional volume through early 2024.
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Syngenta promotes women's development
2023-12-11 00:00
Approximately 2.4 billion women in the world do not enjoy the same economic rights as men, and in 86 countries, women face some form of labour restriction, according to a World Bank report. In addition, 95 countries do not guarantee equal rights for women and men, according to a World Bank report.
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“Banana producers, cooperatives and traders of the Colombian Caribbean, represented in ASBAMA, are standing together against the permanent harassment to which we are subjected by various criminal gangs, which are jeopardizing the security and viability of Colombia’s fourth largest
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The Caribbean is emerging as a significant export destination for the Dominican Republic, with a trade exchange of US$ 9.12 billion recorded from 2019 to 2022, according to data from the Dominican Republic’s Export and Investment Center (ProDominicana). In 2022 alone, trade with the Caribbean
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Fear in Colombia's banana sector
2023-12-07 00:00
"Banana producers, cooperatives and traders of the Colombian Caribbean, represented in ASBAMA, are standing together against the permanent harassment to which we are subjected by various criminal gangs, which are jeopardizing the security and viability of Colombia's fourth largest agricultural
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DP World announces start of Air Cargo Hub Operations in Punta Cana
2023-12-01 00:00
DP World, a global leader in end-to-end supply chain solutions, announces its first export operations at its new air cargo logistics hub in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. The new facility, which was announced earlier this year, enhances the Dominican Republic’s position as the largest trade
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PGRO Descriptive List expands with 11 new pea and bean varieties
2023-11-30 00:00
PGRO Descriptive List expands with 11 new pea and bean varieties
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The management of Raedial Farms Limited, a subsidiary of Raedial Holdings Limited, signed a Partnership Agreement with Compagnie Fruitere, a French company that markets over 900,000 tons of fruits and vegetables across the European markets as well as a major fruit producer in the
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