Asparagus

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Shelf space in (northwestern) European retail is currently divided between domestically grown storage potatoes and imported early asparagus potatoes. "Despite the surplus of last year's stored potatoes, which is putting noticeable pressure on the market, we are satisfied with the current early read more

In the Shopping Basket, the weekly service provided by BMTI and Italmercati in collaboration with Consumerismo No profit, this week sees an increase in seasonal spring products, whose production is significantly favored by milder temperatures. read more

A zróżnicowana strategia pozyskiwania materiałów ponownie okazała się nieoceniona w zapewnieniu ciągłości dostaw. Brak chłodniejszych temperatur podczas zimy w kluczowych regionach uprawy szparagów w Meksyku spowolnił rozwój upraw i wpłynął na rozkład wielkości. "To spowodowało mniejszą ilość szparagów. read more

Strawberries are plentiful in the countryside, with high quantities and predominant demand for the product from Basilicata. The Sicilian melon is still slow to start due to its high price. The asparagus season is picking up, with prices significantly decreasing. Volumes are increasing. read more

An uprzemiotniający szparagi w południowo-zachodniej części Michiganu zgłosił uszkodzenia spowodowane przymrozkami po spadku temperatur do 29 stopni w niedzielę wieczorem (19 kwietnia). Zbiory rozpoczęły się około dwóch tygodni wcześniej niż zwykle na początku miesiąca. "Mieliśmy temperaturę na poziomie 29 stopni, a obecny plon na polu to, ponieważ" read more

Uprawianie szparagów w Szwajcarii znacząco się rozwinęło w ostatnich latach, co przyczyniło się do wzrostu podaży. W ciągu ostatnich kilku lat powierzchnia uprawy białych szparagów wzrosła z 29 hektarów w 2004 roku do 169 hektarów w 2024 roku. Dla zielonych szparagów obszar ten wzrósł z 76 do 278 hektarów. read more

The availability significantly increased in accordance with the season. Specifically, there was a rise in domestic shipments of white and purple asparagus. This increased supply resulted in a decrease in prices. In certain instances, the price drops were quite significant. The lower prices prompted a faster.... read more

Po silnym początku sezonu szparagów firma Amelinckx Fruit w Hingene, Flandria, patrzy na rozwój rynku z mieszanymi uczuciami. „Po mocnym i dobrze wycenionym wczesnym okresie wielkanocnym, ceny na aukcjach dla szparagów zmniejszyły się o więcej niż połowę w ciągu zaledwie 24 godzin” - mówi Katrien De Backer, read more

Despite unfavorable weather conditions that have affected crop yields in various regions of Italy, the Calabrian farm Torre di Mezzo, which is part of the Agrinsieme producer organization, is achieving exceptional quality asparagus and demonstrating significant operational resilience. Nonetheless, there are still some critical issues. read more

At the end of the week, the new early potatoes, called Moese Patatten, will be harvested once again at Agra Claessens. While spring is usually associated with asparagus for many people, Moese Patatten are equally beloved in the East Flanders region. "Despite the challenges in the potato market, people are read more

Following a relatively early and promising harvest start, the current mood in the asparagus sector is largely positive, observes Günter Hugenberg, Product Manager for Asparagus in the states of Lower Saxony and North Rhine-Westphalia at the breeding company Bejo. "To date, weather conditions for… read more

The asparagus from Hoeve 't Bommesaarke is slowly emerging. "The early varieties are starting to come through, but we also have the Grolim variety, which is slightly later," says grower Leo Henckens. "On Thursday, we finally planted the first asparagus, and since Saturday, the shop has been open." read more

The campaign for Sicilian netted melons has started. First arrivals for new potatoes, especially Sicilian ones. Demand is still contained for peas, loquats, and artichokes, as well as for eggplants. The campaigns for asparagus and strawberries continue: the latter are experiencing decreasing prices. read more

The Asparagus Growers Association has announced the return of the biennial British Asparagus Conference, which will take place on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at Norchard Farm, Kidderminster, DY13 9SN, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. The event will be hosted by G's and will bring together growers. read more

Wholesale prices in the UK experienced varying trends this week. While strawberries and asparagus saw significant price hikes, most categories of apples only saw minor fluctuations. Apple prices remained mostly steady or slightly increased. The average price of Bramley's seedlings was £1.23/kg, a decrease from £1.29/kg previously. read more

The biennial British Asparagus Conference is set to return on July 15, 2025, at Norchard Farm in Kidderminster, hosted by G’s. read more

The Swiss asparagus season is now gradually gaining momentum. In the last week of March, Caviezel Giovanettoni AG, the exclusive marketing partner in Eastern Switzerland, was already able to source the first white asparagus from the Schmitterhof in Diepoldsau, followed by produce from unheated... read more