Asparagus

The Dutch asparagus season is already entering its final phase. "It is flying by," observes Will Teeuwen of Teboza. For now, the asparagus grower looks back on a smooth season. "We've had fairly steady production levels so far and haven't seen many unusual developments. We had a small harvest." read more

Domestic supplies remained the mainstay of the market. Imported goods were scarce, with Polish products still being somewhat prominent in Berlin and Frankfurt. Deliveries from the Netherlands, Spain, and Italy were now rare, and Greek products had temporarily vanished. read more

In the 18th week, the fruit and vegetable sector Lcc is once again losing ground in terms of volume, after the recovery recorded in the previous survey. The value holding is supported by the increase in the average mix price, while all physical channels show a negative trend, with hypermarkets being the most affected. read more

Cobrey Farms has once again succeeded in consistently being the first to grow British asparagus of the season, and they have achieved the same with Tenderstem. read more

"Jest to szczytowy okres sprzedaży szparagów. Dzień Matki, Wniebowstąpienie i Zielone Świątki gwarantują trzy silne tygodnie z rzędu" - mówi plantator Willem van Gerven z Oirschot. "Jesteśmy zadowoleni z popytu, a na szczęście jakość w tym roku również jest dobra. Już teraz można zauważyć szparagi" read more

Cool nights have consistently slowed down the growth of asparagus this spring, presenting challenges for growers. Despite this, the season has been advancing smoothly thanks to sunny days, leading to continued high demand for this premium vegetable. Particularly during weekends and holidays, many consumers have been indulging in it. read more

Wholesale fruit prices in the UK showed varying movement this week, with some apple varieties experiencing higher prices, while strawberries and asparagus saw a decrease. Among apples, Braeburn had the biggest price increase, going up by 13 per cent compared to the previous week, with an average price of £1.46/kg. read more

Sektor peruwiańskiego szparaga jest poddawany dostosowaniom, co jest zaznaczone spadkiem powierzchni upraw, rosnącymi kosztami i zmniejszoną dostępnością produktu, według Johna Early, Dyrektora Globalnej Sprzedaży Fruitist. "Uprawy szparagów maleją, ponieważ inne uprawy są bardziej zyskowne" - podkreślił, wskazując, że. read more

This season, Prefiro GmbH from Weingarten (Germany) is introducing its automated solution for harvesting green asparagus under real field conditions and warmly invites interested growers to witness the current stage of development firsthand. "Following thorough development efforts, we are now..." read more

Asparagus is one of the iconic categories of spring: a seasonal, distinctive product with a high price positioning and a strong element of planned purchasing. Unlike other vegetables, it is not just a "passing" reference on the shelf, but a read more

Produce markets across the United States displayed varied pricing trends this week due to seasonal transitions, limited supplies, and active trading in several categories. Imports of Peruvian asparagus through South Florida ports are anticipated to rise, particularly in the jumbo and extra-large 11-pound sizes. read more

According to Geostat, Georgia's asparagus imports dropped slightly in the first quarter of 2026. From January to March, the country imported 1,900 kg of asparagus valued at $21,000. In the same period of 2025, imports amounted to 2,000 kg valued at $24,000. This represents a 12.5% decrease in value and a 5%... read more

Brio, a company within the Alegra Group specializing in organic fruits and vegetables and a partner of Alce Nero, is introducing new 250-gram and 400-gram sizes for organic green asparagus for the 2026 season. The proposal aims to complement the supermarket assortment with solutions more in line with. read more

Make organic products more accessible, easier to find on shelves, and closer to the new consumer needs. This is the direction that Brio, a company of the Alegra Group specialized in organic fruits and vegetables and a partner of Alce Nero for top-notch fruit and vegetable references, is focusing on. read more

Sezon szparagowy we Francji w 2026 roku rozpoczął się dobrze, według Christiana Befve, międzynarodowego eksperta w sektorze szparagowym. Pomimo początkowych opóźnień w kilku regionach Francji spowodowanych ulewnym deszczem, kampania zaczęła się pozytywnie. "Mamy doskonały początek sezonu. read more

Walter Gubbels, an asparagus grower from the Gubbels asparagus farm in Helvoirt, has a positive outlook for this asparagus season in terms of cultivation. He mentioned, "We have sufficient personnel and are staying consistently up to date. We are also harvesting a lot of Class I asparagus." However, sales of asparagus are currently trailing behind. read more

The asparagus markets are currently undergoing a period of transition, as supply dynamics change in key producing regions. In Europe, increasing volumes are putting pressure on prices, whereas in North America, limited supply is leading to higher spot rates. In the Southern Hemisphere and in export-focused markets, the situation is... read more

"Peruwiańskie eksport asparagusa zmniejszył się o 4% w ostatnich latach. Chociaż w 2025 roku odnotowano niewielki wzrost, wolumen pozostaje nawet o 15% poniżej poziomu z 2021 roku" - powiedział Franco Acaiturry, menedżer kategorii asparagus w świeżej dywizji Danper. Dotychczas w 2026 roku wyniki pozostają stabilne. read more

Rising production costs, water scarcity, and the necessity to enhance yields are driving a period of transformation in the asparagus market in Mexico. Consequently, hybrid seeds, especially 100% male varieties, are gaining popularity over traditional open-pollinated types. read more