Beans

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

Jet Fresh Flower Growers has recently announced their new partnership as an Authorized VIP Rose Producer and Distributor for North America and the Caribbean. This partnership aims to introduce VIP Wax Dipped Roses as well as Jet Fresh Ecuadorian Grown roses to the floral industry throughout the region. read more

There are white beans whose taste reminds of vanilla ice cream, and from this characteristic comes their name: ice-cream beans. These tropical fruits, belonging to the Inga edulis plant, come in long pods. read more

The German bean season is now coming to an end: The final batches of this year's harvest are expected to be delivered in week 42/43, as confirmed by Michael Schmidt, a bean producer from Lampertheim. "Due to the wet weather in spring, the first half of the season was quite mixed this year. read more

The company is well positioned in greenhouse crops such as bell pepper, tomato, eggplant, cucumber, beans, and melon; and in outdoor crops, especially in processing pepper, celery, and lettuces. This

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Minister of Agriculture, Floyd Green, has stated that approximately 150 farmers in Jamaica have been impacted by the recent heavy rainfall. The adverse weather conditions, caused by a wide trough in the Western Caribbean, lasted from Saturday to Wednesday, affecting multiple parishes. read more

The Processors and Growers Research Organisation (PGRO) will be introducing a new format for the release of its 2025 Descriptive List (DL) for peas and beans to provide more growers with the opportunity to participate in the research activities. read more

The supply of green beans in the Polish wholesale market is decreasing. So much so that this process has been clearly reflected in prices. The trend in the past few days may not have been dynamic, but it has clearly changed the pricing situation. read more

On the podium of the best-selling references during the summer season for Annatura, a company specializing in fresh-cut vegetables, there are spinach, green beans, and the grilled line, consisting of peppers, zucchini, and eggplants. Commercial IFNil Giovanni Palermo reported: "Spinach is [...]". read more

On September 18, 2024, at the Mazurkas Conference Center in Ożarów Mazowiecki, the Fresh Market 2024 took place – the largest B2B meeting in Poland and Central-Eastern Europe dedicated to the fresh fruits, vegetables, and flowers industry. The event brought together key producers, suppliers, and buyers from major retail chains in Poland and neighboring countries. read more

The embassies of the Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) countries organized a joint event on Thursday morning, September 19, 2024, from 5:00 to 8:00 am: 'Latin America Exports: Discovering the wealth of Latin America.' The event featured a culinary journey with various fruit tastings. read more

October is approaching, the month of breast cancer prevention, and the first initiatives are starting. Among these, one stands out: that of Melandri Gaudenzio, a women-led company focused on innovation, which is presenting the Pink Bean under the Melandri Nature&Health brand. read more

Kantar has revealed its ranking of the most popular fruits and vegetables among the French during the summer of 2024, based on the quantities purchased over the two summer months. The top 3 are as follows: Fruit: Melon takes the top spot as the number 1 choice. read more

As QS reports citing the Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL), the EU Commission has lowered the maximum residue limit (MRL) of deltamethrin for beans after a review with Regulation (EU) No. 2024/1342 of 21 April 2024. read more

Nepal has started its first vegetable export to Qatar, with the help of Chinese expertise and financial support. The shipment includes 1,500 kilograms of red cherry pepper chillies, flat beans, and bitter gourds, which were grown by 20 farmers from Dakshinkali Municipality. This initiative signifies... read more

The Royal Horticultural Society has noticed a rise in apricot cultivation in the UK, attributing this trend to a warming climate. The society predicts a growing interest in growing exotic vegetables such as amaranth and edamame beans. Requests for information regarding apricot cultivation have... read more

Crop protection, seed, and machinery specialists have announced their sponsorship of the upcoming event organized by the British Pea and Bean Growers Association (PBGA). read more