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.
Adriëlle Dankier named as new CEO of Nature’s Pride
Dutch importer confirms current chief executive officer Fred van Heyningen will step down as of 1 June
Birds Eye kicks off biodiversity campaign with giant wildflower artwork
Campaign seeks to educate nation on importance of biodiversity and impact of its loss, as well as what we can all do to help protect it, with 20,000 wildflower seed boxes up for grabs
Kaufland: Germans need more winter veg
Survey finds over half of people in Germany want more homegrown fresh produce, including peppers and tomatoes
‘Activated air’ seed cleaning ‘accelerates germination’
Trials of chemical-free seed treatment show “significant reductions in infections, improved germination rates, higher yield and reduced losses” in baby leaf salads
Three new varieties added to PGRO list
Rivoli, Carrington and Pantani are added to pulse growers' organisation's 2022 Descriptive List
Reducing soil splash contamination of fine beans
Research project in Kenya is exploring new ways to reduce soiling of fine beans, and limit costly rejections due to 'soil splash' contamination
Gousto launches edible packaging
New stock cube wrapper is made from pea protein and is said to be a world first
Seafreight switch for Australian vegetables
Vegetable exporters trial modified atmosphere packaging and controlled atmosphere to increase shelf-life
AH Worth launches new prepared range
Products are aimed at the farm shop and deli trade which enjoyed strong growth during lockdown
NZ horticulture tops $10bn for first time
Kiwifruit, apples and avocados led the charge in 2020 as the country's fruit and veg exports continued to rise
Industry launches Adopt a Pea Field
Adopt a British pea field and celebrate UK pea harvest for only 100p(ea) during Great British Pea Week
PGRO names diseases to watch
Organisation issues updated advice in new series of videos to warn pulse growers of threats to pea and bean crops
