Peas and beans
All the news and market analysis for worldwide pea and bean Industry, including pea and bean growers, pea and bean production, and the import and export of peas and beans.
New PGRO app boosts growers’ diagnostic arsenal
Pea and bean growers will benefit from a range of dedicated features
The Place to go for frozen fruit
As demand for frozen fruit grows, Kristian Bayford hears how Place UK has embraced innovation during its 70 years in business to stay ahead of the curve and maximise product quality
Ethiopia sends refrigerated veg to Europe for first time
Ethiopian trader Ethio Vegfru has launched shipments of sugar snap peas and mangetout to the Dutch market via a container equipped with modern refrigeration
Potatoes top the table as Spain’s imports grow
Value of both fruit and vegetable imports climbed through January-August when compared with the same period of 2023
Lineup revealed for November’s pea and bean conference
PBGA puts together programme focused on industry updates and insights
Janine Luten to step down as head of GroentenFruit Huis
Dutch trade association reveals director of public affairs Richard Schouten will take over as its new general manager
Wet weather brings 37 per cent fall in bean production
Growers urged to see benefits of the crop despite challenges of production
G’s hits four million meal donations with Fareshare
Major salad veg producer has supplied food redistribution organisation with wide range of vegetables over past seven years
Fischer Farms appoints former Moy Park boss Chris Kirke as CEO
Kirke has over 26 years’ experience in FMCG in the US and UK and will look to drive commercial expansion
Tenderland vegetable brand launched in North America
Mexico-based SL Produce aims to build on recent expansion with introduction of new label highlighting responsible agriculture
Pea and bean growers to get new format for 2025 Descriptive List
PGRO to announce new format at CropTec Knowledge Hub in November
Statistics Handbook highlights growth in intra-Asia trade
Asiafruit Statistics Handbook 2024 underlines how China’s surging demand for tropical fruit is driving the intra-Asia trade
Crop specialists back pulses event
British Pea and Bean Growers Association wins industry support for biennial conference
Pea and bean field day on the pulse with UK research
Event in Stubton on 2 July will feature a range of trials and demonstrations
Syngenta advises two-spray strategy to protect against rust on beans
Crop protection firm says robust disease control will help growers reach yield potential this season
Tough times for veg suppliers, but new opportunities emerge
New Rabobank report finds that some exporters continue to grow, despite higher costs due to the pandemic, climate change, and logistics hurdles
PGRO issues SFI warning to pulse crop growers
Industry body wants growers to be aware of the impact of decisions on future rotations
Forecasting tool set to save pea industry £30m
PGRO has launched a new tool designed predict the optimum harvest time for UK vining peas
Anecoop launches Pea-a-Mole vegetable spread
The latest addition to the Easy by Bouquet range will be available to sample at the company’s stand at Fruit Logistica
New advice for bean growers after heavy rainfall
PGRO has issued updated guidance for growers facing difficult conditions
Three pulse roadshows to take place in January
York, Bury St Edmunds and Peterborough will host events organised by PGRO and Syngenta