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.
BOOM awards recognise best in organic
Riverford’s Valor potatoes and Isle of Wight tomatoes were recognised in the annual awards, alongside a software company helping new veg box start-ups
PO steering group forms new trade body
Producer Organisations unite under new UK Fruit and Vegetable Association to call for replacement scheme to fund innovation and ensure parity across UK
KWS strengthens vegetable R&D
Seed specialist KWS has significantly expanded its Dutch operations with a new 10,000m2 research facility in Andijk, strengthening its position in the competitive vegetable breeding sector
EU has a taste for Moroccan fresh produce
The value and volume of EU fruit and vegetable imports from Morocco climbed in the opening quarter of 2025
Fepex calls Moroccan tomato entry prices “obsolete”
As exports to Spain rise, Fepex says the tomato entry prices established in the EU Association Agreement with Morocco have not fulfilled their function
Growers face PO funding cliff edge
Sector fighting for concerns to be heard that ending current funding for English and Welsh POs will see loss of vital innovation, threaten small growers, and create unlevel playing field across UK and Europe
Kenyan vegetable exports hit by EU roadblocks
Fresh vegetable exports halve as tightened pesticide checks impact trade
Early season predicted for UK veg
Brassica and pea growers are forecasting an early start to harvest thanks to the warm spring, with hopes of building anticipation for the homegrown crop among consumers
PGRO talks up pea and bean potential after SFI setback
Growers who haven’t finalised cropping decisions should look at pulses, PGRO says
Russian imports rise, as exports to EU plummet
Exports of Russian fruit and vegetables to the EU fell by nearly threefold in 2024 compared to 2023, while vegetable imports into Russia increased by 10 per cent
The Greenery targets €1.5bn sales through BelOrta partnership
CEO David Markowski tells Eurofruit why strategic alliance with Belgian group is so important in today’s market
PGRO seeks to establish best practice to boost UK bean production
Organisation says current recommendations are outdated and need updating
IPD showcases developing countries in Berlin
The Import Promotion Desk will offer a platform to more than 40 companies from nine countries at Fruit Logistica
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