Asparagus

The Aspastore asparagus harvesting robot from Neubauer Automation was used for the first time by customers in Germany and the Netherlands in the 2025 season, with impressive results. The automation solution not only enables more efficient processing but also provides relief in an increasingly. read more

Everything is ready for the fifth edition of International Asparagus Days (IAD) and the first edition of International Berries Days (IBD). The event will take place in Bordeaux from Tuesday, October 7th to Friday, October 10th, featuring technical field visits, a trade fair, workshops, presentations, and much more. The protagonists of the event read more

Last year, the German company EW Group acquired the Spanish plant breeding company Planasa in order to expand its portfolio to include plants. Planasa's nursery, which is one of the largest in the world according to commercial director Manuel Garcés, was established in 1973. It initially focused on white and green asparagus, and later expanded to include endives. read more

The New Forest Fruit Company (NFFC), a grower of soft fruits and asparagus, may need to remove 15 polytunnels after a retrospective planning application was rejected by the local authority. read more

Peruvian asparagus, produced year-round, remains one of Peru's key agricultural export products. In 2024, the global market for this vegetable was valued at approximately $26 billion and is expected to grow at a rate of roughly 5% annually over the next decade. However, only about 10% of this demand is currently met. read more

The asparagus season in Spain this year has produced a similar quantity to last year, but with a noticeable improvement in quality. Industry sources are reporting a slight increase in production, not exceeding 5% compared to 2024. The most significant change has been the improved quality of the asparagus, which... read more

On November 19-20, 2025, in Karlsruhe, Germany, there will be a trade fair dedicated to asparagus production, berry fruits, and direct marketing of agricultural products - the expoSE & expoDirekt trade fair. The organizers expect over 400

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iCsquared GmbH, a Swiss-based company, along with its Azerbaijani subsidiary and local partner ABAK AGRO Alliance MMC, started supplying the local retail sector with the first locally grown fresh green asparagus in the country at the start of September. In 2023, the asparagus varieties will include Atlas F1. read more

The Campaign 2025 has consolidated its commitment to increasing productivity by marketing over 9 million kg of green asparagus, representing a growth of 5%. Particularly noteworthy is the development of selection and sorting systems, which allow for precise categorization and. read more

This summer, a new model of leek planter was unveiled in the Ain region of France. The demonstration was arranged by Agrivaloire, a company that focuses on selling leek plants, asparagus shoots, and equipment. The new machine is specifically created to cater to the requirements of farmers who prepare beds for growing leeks. read more

On around 25,000 m2, the 29th expoSE - Europe's leading trade fair for asparagus and berry production - and the 14th expoDirekt - Germany's largest trade fair for agricultural direct marketing - will present numerous innovations and proven products. The range includes read more

The cultivation of green and white asparagus varies in different parts of the world. There are often small differences, such as the height or width of the mulches, which can affect the use of certain types of harvesting machines. read more

Coviro SRL, a nursery company specializing in the production of strawberry and asparagus plants, will be participating in Fruit Attraction for the second year in a row. "We have invested a lot in this trade fair," explains sales manager Marcello Sbrighi. "After many years as visitors, last read more

An Italian asparagus, fresh and high-quality, available in September. It's not a mirage but the result of the bet made by the agricultural company Liso of Andria (Bari), which, together with Ortofrutticola Egnathia, is carrying out the project of the brand Miss Freschezza, showcasing the best of Puglia. read more

Apofruit, a cooperative of fruit and vegetable producers with 2,700 members in various regions of Italy, is currently presenting the results of the spring 2025 settlement, which includes strawberries, asparagus, new potatoes, small fruits, and vegetables. The details are being explained and commented on by the cooperative. read more

Apofruit presents the results of the spring clearance sale 2025, which includes strawberries, asparagus, new potatoes, small fruits, and vegetables. The contribution of premium varieties and organic productions continues to be crucial. read more

The Victorian asparagus season has started, with a plentiful supply of this popular spring vegetable arriving at the Melbourne Market, as reported by traders at Victoria's wholesale fruit, vegetable, and cut flower trading center. Spring is bringing a diverse range of fruits and vegetables into peak availability. read more

Dostawa szparagów z Peru zaczyna się zwiększać w miarę zwiększania produkcji z południowej części kraju oraz Baja California. "W porównaniu z ubiegłym rokiem, do tej pory w Ica, Peru, jest około pięciu procent więcej woluminu" - mówi Carlos Solf, wiceprezes ds. zaopatrzenia. read more

Millions of fresh asparagus spears are currently being harvested by New Zealand growers, with supply expected to reach its peak around Labour Weekend before decreasing after Christmas. Dr. Carolyn Lister, Principal Scientist and Science Team Leader (Food & Health Information) at Plant & Food, provided this information. read more

On September 17th, the Mazurkas Conference Center in Warsaw will host the 19th edition of Fresh Market, the most important B2B event for the fresh fruit and vegetable sector in Central and Eastern Europe. read more