Beans

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

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