Asparagus

From October 7th to 10th, 2025, the 5th edition of the International Asparagus Days (IAD) will be held in Bordeaux. This event is crucial for professionals in the industry from around the globe who are looking to stay informed about the newest technologies, production methods, and market trends. read more

With St. John's Day falling on June 24th, the asparagus season traditionally draws to a close. The 2025 season experienced a sluggish start due to weather conditions, and the absence of prolonged heatwaves resulted in no extended periods of supply and price pressures. Supply and demand remained mostly balanced. read more

Najnowsze dane dotyczące cen hurtowych w funtach za kilogram podkreślają zauważalne zmiany cen kilku świeżych produktów w porównaniu z poprzednim tygodniem. Jabłka Bramley's Seedling zanotowały wzrost cen, gdzie średnia cena wzrosła z £1.32 do £1.42, co stanowi wzrost o 8% w ciągu tygodnia. W przeciwieństwie, read more

Since the end of March, there have been no prolonged heatwaves, which has led to a good development of the asparagus and a well-managed harvest quantity. (During longer heatwaves, large quantities of asparagus become ready for harvest at the same time - this can lead to an oversupply.) read more

Even before the traditional end of the harvest season on St. John's Day on June 24, Pfalzmarkt für Obst und Gemüse eG is drawing mixed conclusions for this year's asparagus season. After Pfalzmarkt eG got off to a very good start in nationwide marketing of the royal vegetable at the end of. read more

After Pfalzmarkt eG started very well in the nationwide marketing of royal asparagus at the end of March with very good qualities, suitable quantities, and producer prices, the market situation quickly changed for the sales specialists at the Mutterstadt asparagus office. read more

The asparagus market is a highly seasonal category that requires special attention during peak sales periods. Between April and May, up to 65% of the volumes sold are concentrated. In recent years, however, signs of difficulty have been evident. read more

Dzięki korzystnym warunkom pogodowym, sezon minął bez większych trudności. Popyt na szparagi i podaż były ogólnie dobrze zrównoważone. Ceny dla konsumentów pozostawały stabilne w większości przypadków i były tylko wyższe niż rok wcześniej podczas powolnego początku sezonu, oraz na read more

W zeszłym roku firma East of Scotland Growers oraz R&K Drysdale połączyły się, tworząc ESG Drysdale. Firma ta jest teraz jednym z największych dostawców warzyw w Wielkiej Brytanii, uprawiając warzywa na 2000 hektarach ziemi z udziałem 18 różnych producentów. "Poprzez połączenie, ESG Drysdale dostrzegło szansę na zoptymalizowanie dostaw. read more

Despite ongoing increases in production costs, there were also periods where consumers had to pay less than in the previous two years. The further decrease in asparagus cultivation areas is expected to result in a slightly lower yield this year compared to the long-term average. read more

The prices of vegetables increased by 2.5 percent in the past year, with asparagus (+25.7 percent) experiencing a significant price hike. These findings are based on data gathered by the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis). Domestic asparagus dominated the market and saw a further increase in popularity, according to the BLE. read more

Robots rather than human harvest workers: this is how the Karlsruhe-based start-up PREFIRO envisions the future of asparagus fields in the state. The prototype of the innovative harvesting method – a box on four small wheels – is currently being used on the asparagus field of farmer Thomas Meier. read more

In niedawnej analizie porównującej średnie ceny z poprzedniego tygodnia do bieżących średnich cen różnych owoców i warzyw, zauważa się istotne zmiany we wszystkich kategoriach. Maliny czarne doświadczyły znacznego wzrostu, gdzie średnia cena z poprzedniego tygodnia wynosząca £9.26 za kg wzrosła do. read more

SARL Bigoud, based in Brittany, completed its asparagus harvest on May 15th. It was a successful year, with prices remaining reasonable throughout the season, although not as good as the previous year. "We began in early March, a week behind schedule, and experienced lower overall yields compared to previous years due to... read more

The strawberry season is currently at its peak. We are now offering approximately ten different varieties daily, such as Elsanta, Sonsation, Falco, Sonata, and Clery. Domestic strawberries make up about 50 percent of the market share, and we also sell imported produce from neighboring countries. read more

The vegetable supplier ESG Drysdale has expanded its range of locally grown asparagus to over 60 Asda stores in the North East of England. read more

ESG Drysdale, a vegetable producer based in Scotland, has expanded its locally grown asparagus supply to over 60 Asda stores across the North East of England, following its initial launch in Scottish outlets in 2024. The company expects to sell at least 25 tonnes of asparagus through Asda in the. read more

With St John's Day approaching, the Belgian asparagus season is gradually coming to an end, a season that has been satisfactory for grower Leo Henckens. "Sales haven't dropped off yet either. People are still eager to stock up and freeze asparagus so they can enjoy it after the season ends." read more

After its highly successful debut in 2024, the Association of South German Asparagus and Strawberry Growers (VSSE) is organizing the second Stone Fruit Forum as a part of the expoSE trade fair, with VSSE board member Dominic Ell, a berry and stone fruit producer from Beerenhof Ell in Oberkirch, leading the event. read more

"We will finish picking and selling the asparagus in a week. This will bring an unusual year to a close. There was not enough supply, and we struggled to meet all the orders from other countries. In fact, there was a shortage of goods even during periods when we expected to be very busy. On the" read more