Asparagus

The 35th annual Asparagus Day, which is already taking place, provides visitors with opportunities for further education and exchange of experiences through lectures and discussions. read more

This year, between April and September 2024, QS conducted unannounced audits on harvest hygiene at 30 producer farms that have QS certification for the cultivation of asparagus, strawberries, and lettuce. The results of these audits are now available. read more

The Cooperative Los Gallombares, the undisputed leader in green asparagus production in Europe and the second largest marketer worldwide, will participate in the International Trade Fair for Fruit and Vegetables, Fruit

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A surplus of fresh, affordable vegetables has brought a new challenge for asparagus growers. The Asparagus Growers Council, chaired by Cam Lewis, has pointed out the struggles that asparagus producers have been facing, especially in recent years, due to an imbalance in supply. read more

The merger process between Centro Sur S. Coop. And., Espárrago de Granada S. Coop. And. 2nd grade, and Espalorquiana S.Coop.And. has been successfully concluded. This will result in the formation of the largest green asparagus cooperative in Spain and Europe, which will market more than 11 million kilos (7.8 read more

On September 18, 2024, at the Mazurkas Conference Center in Ożarów Mazowiecki, the Fresh Market 2024 took place – the largest B2B meeting in Poland and Central-Eastern Europe dedicated to the fresh fruits, vegetables, and flowers industry. The event brought together key producers, suppliers, and buyers from major retail chains in Poland and neighboring countries. read more

The three entities from Granada, Centro Sur, Espárrago de Granada, and Espalorquiana, have closed an important deal that strengthens the province of Granada in a leading position in the markets.

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Farmers in Victoria and New South Wales are experiencing rejections from supermarkets, resulting in over three thousand kilograms of asparagus being discarded. The rejections are due to slight curves in the crops caused by the weather, which is causing concerns within the agricultural community. read more

Czy osiągnięto punkt zwrotny w zakresie robotyzacji w sektorze agrospożywczym? Eksperci uważają, że jest on nieunikniony, zgodnie z informacjami podczas Dnia Innowacji w Asperge. Wydarzenie odbyło się w nowo zbudowanej szopie Teboza i było poświęcone robotyzacji. Czternaście firm zaprezentowało innowacje w mechanizacji. read more

Since the introduction of the minimum wage in 2015, 42% of open-field strawberry cultivation areas have been abandoned in Germany, and one in four asparagus farms in Germany has ceased production. For example, the share of wages in total costs is 50% in strawberry farms. read more

Peruvian Inka Fruit, a Peruvian export company that has been in the market for six years, is expanding its global reach with fresh products such as mango, pomegranate, asparagus, and ginger. In a recent interview at the Asia Fruit Logistica trade fair, Erick Lava Laguna, the company's general manager, discussed the company's growth strategy and plans for the future. read more

The Espárrago Chef Gala is getting ready to captivate gastronomy lovers. Following the resounding success of previous editions

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Grilling was a popular theme for advertisements this week with Labor Day weekend just around the corner. Many retailers focused on traditional cookout favorites like corn, bell peppers, asparagus, zucchini, yellow squash, sweet onions, eggplant, and tomatoes. Some stores took it a step further by... read more

Obecnie podaż szparagów jest ograniczona z powodu czynników wpływających na kilka krajów uprawiających ten warzyw. Zaczynając od Meksyku, szparagi pochodzą z Centralnego Meksyku, regionu dotkniętego obfitymi opadami deszczu. "Nasz główny region to południowa Baja, gdzie produkcja i jakość są bardzo dobre" - mówi. read more

Wygląda na to, że na amerykańskim rynku jest obecnie mniej importowanego szparagów. "Całkowita objętość szparagów spadła w porównaniu do ubiegłego roku o około 15 procent" - mówi Carlos Solf, wiceprezes ds. zaopatrzenia firmy Southern Specialties, która oferuje linię opakowanych wartości dodanej produktów marki Southern Selects. read more

This year, guests of the DOGK have the choice between two excursions: One to Limgroup BV, Horst, where asparagus and strawberries are important seasonal products. In Horst, they will learn about the important aspects of breeding and how long it takes for a new variety to reach the market. read more

William Trapon, the head of Trapon Champignons, provides us with information about the chanterelle season, which is expected to be significant this year. His company specializes in wild products like mushrooms, blueberries, wild garlic, and wild asparagus. Fresh chanterelle mushrooms thrive in perfect weather conditions... read more

The productive area decreased once again by 11.6% compared to the previous year, following the trend of recent years. This development has a significant impact on the asparagus harvest in Lower Saxony, which could be 4.8% lower than in 2023. Initial estimates. read more

The cultivation area where asparagus could be harvested covers approximately 3,100 hectares. The remaining approximately 400 hectares are allocated to young plantations that are not yet yielding any produce. This year, the total cultivation area is 4.2% larger than in 2023 (3,344 hectares). Compared to the average of the years 2018 to... read more

The cultivation area of productive asparagus was 3,500 hectares, which is roughly the same as the previous year. According to the Office for Statistics Berlin-Brandenburg, the harvest quantity decreased by 2,100 tons compared to the previous year, but increased by 7% compared to 2022. read more