Peas
Eleven new additions to PGRO Descriptive List
2023-11-27 16:00
The Processors and Growers Research Organisation (PGRO) has added 11 new pea and bean varieties to its 2024 Descriptive List for pulses.
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The Food Safety Authority of Ireland has issued a notice that Tesco is recalling certain batches of Growers Harvest Garden Peas due to contamination fears. These products may contain an unknown type of berry which may make the product unsafe to eat.
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PGRO to launch Descriptive List via webinar
2023-11-08 13:00
The Processors and Growers Research Organisation (PGRO) has announced a change of format for the launch of its Descriptive List for peas and beans to encourage pulse growers to attend.
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UK sees a shift from avocado to smashed peas on toast
2023-10-16 00:00
It seems that the UK is turning away from the well-known ‘avocado toast’ in favor of a more sustainable delight: smashed peas. The culinary shift was articulated by chef Emma Kensington, who shared her enthusiasm for the new trend. "We have to be mindful of our food choices, not only for our
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UK researchers boost B12 in peas
2023-09-25 13:00
A team of UK researchers have discovered a way to biofortify pea shoots with Vitamin B12 using aeroponic indoor farming. This breakthrough could contribute to more sustainable and healthier diets, reports Agritech Future.
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UK supports Zimbabwean horti exports like blueberries and peas
2023-09-25 00:00
According to Minister for Africa Andrew Mitchell, industry players in the United Kingdom are keen to support Zimbabwean exports of horticultural products like blueberries and peas.
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In the summer, local European production usually slows the import of delicate vegetables like snow peas, sugar snaps, haricots verts, peas, and dwarf and French beans. "Sales are picking up now that the vacations are over again," says Pepijn de Koning of FV Seleqt.
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Romanian pea harvest 62% higher than in 2022
2023-08-22 00:00
Romanian producer Hortifruct has announced an increase in production in 2023 of over 20 million cans, bottles and jars, compared to 2022. These figures are estimated due to increased production, as Hortifruct planted more vegetables at the beginning of the year than last year. The expectations
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Yes Peas! campaign proves worthwhile, as UK demand is up 20%
2023-07-03 00:00
New data from reveals that searches for ‘frozen peas’ in the UK increased 20% in the last 12 months, with more than 2,000 hits in the last month alone. OF course, the Great British Pea Week is returning between July 3-9. Now, the ‘Yes Peas!’ industry campaign, dedicated to championing
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Week-long initiative will celebrate Britain's 700 pea growers
2023-06-15 00:00
The UK’s annual celebration of the British pea harvesting season will return for its eighth year, taking place between 3 and 9 July. It will again be a week-long celebration of one of Britain's favorite vegetables and the 700 farmers who produce it.
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Zimbabwean smallholder farmers take up the baton to export peas
2023-06-01 00:00
Smallholder farmers in Zimbabwe benefit from the space that opened up in the export pea sector as large-scale commercial farmers in Zimbabwe switched to blueberries.
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Two of Scotland’s longest established fresh produce organisations join forces to create Pease Bay Farms
2023-05-22 00:00
Cupar-headquartered East of Scotland Growers Ltd (ESG) and R&K Drysdales Ltd (RKD) have joined forces to create Pease Bay Farms. This means that two of Scotland’s longest-established fresh produce organizations have completed a merger, creating an additional growing business.
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Peas like gold: 480 euro per kilo
2023-05-18 00:00
There is one pea variety that is considered a true luxury for a select few, the lágrima de Costa pea from Gipuzkoa;
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Kenya launches GAP guides for avocados, beans and peas
2023-05-05 00:00
Kenya’s National Horticulture Task force (NHT) has launched Good Agricultural Practice (GAP) guidelines for avocados, beans and peas in pods. The guidelines will go a long way in addressing the challenges farmers face in relating to the commercial quality and the regulatory requirements as
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Fruit and vegetable price trends in Italy as at 2 May
2023-05-03 00:00
The Spanish peach and nectarine campaign has begun. Increasing quantities of Sicilian melons. Italian production of green beans is struggling to take off.Slowdown in demand for strawberries, but the trend is higher than last year.Price increases continue for
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Fruit and vegetable price trends in Italy as at 24 April
2023-04-26 00:00
The new campaign of Sicilian roasted melons has started. The harvest of Italian green beans has also started, as well as the new campaign for nescolas from Spain. Quantities are up for peas, but demand remains subdued. Strawberry prices nosedive; still falling
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June open days for pea and bean growers
2023-04-25 13:00
The Processors and Growers Research Organisation (PGRO) has announced two June open days for farmers, agronomists and other industry stakeholders.
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Alce Nero launches a new frozen line, Passati Rustici Biologici
2023-04-20 00:00
Alce Nero expands the frozene range by launching Passati Rustici Biologici Surgelati. Vegetable, source of protein and rich in fibre, an innovative, healthy and tasty product; convenience, ready in just 6-8 minutes. With no water or stock in the recipe and no added seasoning Alce
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Ten Locks unveils Pod Pea Vodka, made with 100% British peas
2023-03-30 00:00
Spirits distributor Ten Locks has unveiled its first own vodka brand, made with 100% British peas: Pod Pea Vodka. Pod Pea Vodka rests at 40% ABV, and has been designed to sit at the heart of classic serves and savory, umami-led drinks.
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This week in Fruchthandel Magazine: Logistics and sweet peas
2023-03-30 00:00
A year-long pandemic with numerous lockdowns, war in Europe, exploding costs for energy and thus also for transport, refrigeration and storage, unstable supply chains worldwide, staff shortages, currency turbulence ... How can the fruit industry cope with this bundle of crises?
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