Beans

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

Share Logistics, a global provider of supply chain services, has announced the acquisition of Allways Transport, a logistics services provider with bases in the Netherlands and Bonaire, specializing in the Dutch Caribbean region. This acquisition is a significant milestone in Share Logistics' long-term strategy. read more

For years, the main importer has been the Netherlands. Last year, the Netherlands delivered around 10,160 tons of beans to Germany. This represents more than a doubling of imports compared to 2022. Once the season in Central Europe is over, beans from overseas will be increasingly traded. read more

Obst- und Gemüsezentrale Rhein-Main eG was already able to offer its customers the first German-grown runner beans in week 27. "We started the season around two weeks earlier than usual and were then able to offer good quantities for around ten to twelve days without interruption. After that, read more

In this estimate, 100 million euros are attributed solely to the risk of drought. Especially in eastern Austria, autumn crops such as corn, soybeans, and sugar beets, as well as grassland, would suffer from the lack of rainfall and the heat of the past weeks, explained the. read more

The hot July has had a clear impact on wholesale prices of green beans. Prices have risen again, reaching record highs for this stage of the campaign. What are the current wholesale prices of green beans in Poland? read more

This year, the green bean harvest in the Piacenza area started late due to adverse weather conditions. This information was communicated to us by Riverfrut, the agricultural company in Rivergaro that has been specializing in this vegetable for over 40 years, dedicating over 600 hectares to its cultivation. read more

In week 31, shippers and freight forwarders in Brazil reported that container freight rates in the northbound traffic to the USA, Central America, and the Caribbean continue to rise. According to freight forwarders, rates have already doubled since mid-June, with little sign of stopping. read more

In the case of field beans, the cultivation area was expanded by 28% to 15,100 hectares. The cultivation of root vegetables, including potatoes, also saw an increase of nearly five percent to 17,600 hectares. In addition, around 8,700 hectares of horticultural products, such as fruits and vegetables, were grown on the arable land. read more

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