Asparagus

At the leading Belgian fruit and vegetable distributor, the first asparagus sales started in early February, with the proceeds - as with all the company's primeur sales - being donated to a good cause. Towards the end of February, eggplants followed. read more

In many agricultural regions in Germany, the first local asparagus is already being harvested. However, asparagus from Greece and Peru is still available at the discount supermarket Netto. This has sparked a heated discussion among consumers. At the same time, an initiative is raising concerns about wages and... read more

"Wiosna unosi się w powietrzu w Fellini Patrizio – pomimo pogody. Główne sezonowe plony są teraz zbierane, a sprzedaż jest w toku. Kierownik sprzedaży, Andrea Pignato, dzieli się aktualizacją dotyczącą postępów w uprawie agretti, szparagów, bobu i grochu." Patrizio i Emile Fellini w agretti read more

A transition period for the asparagus supply from Mexico is approaching. According to Cruz Carrera, director of sales for the asparagus division at Five Crowns Marketing, the industry supply from the Caborca Mexico region is starting to decline. Caborca is currently the main growing region for asparagus. read more

Z wiosną związane są takie produkty jak szparagi i truskawki, które są priorytetem dla wielu ludzi. W Flandrii jednak inny produkt tradycyjnie symbolizuje nadejście wiosny: pędy chmielu. Każdego roku pierwsze zbiory wzbudzają ogromne zainteresowanie, a sezon teraz rozkwita w Hopscheuten. read more

The green asparagus harvesting campaign has already begun for the 14 cooperatives in the Vega de Granada and Poniente associated with FAECA-Cooperativas Agroalimentarias de Granada. Just a few days ago, workers started harvesting the highly valued green asparagus from Granada on farms in Huétor. read more

The harvesting of Asparago Verde di Canino IGP in the geothermal hot water crops at the farms associated with the C.O.P.A. cooperative began already in late January, with good overall volumes. "Asparago Verde di Canino IGP remains one of the earliest in Italy," reports Sergio Marcoaldi, the read more

Decrease in demand for strawberries after the beginning of March festivities. Asparagus still not very consistent, as well as broccoli and zucchini. First arrivals of new Italian potatoes. Conclusion of the campaign for Emilian pears and Tarocco and Navelina oranges is approaching. read more

In 2024, Peruvian asparagus faced challenges due to ongoing weather issues that began in 2023. These factors affected the first half of the year, making it difficult to conclude the season smoothly. Despite being an important part of Peru's agricultural export industry, asparagus has encountered obstacles both in terms of commercial and production aspects. read more

The Germany-based company Strauss is known for its innovative approach in the field of asparagus technology and is seen as a strategic expansion for Maf Roda, allowing the company to diversify its offerings. read more

The Germans love their asparagus - and they really love it. In 2024, a whopping 108,000 tons were harvested, which is roughly equivalent to 1.6 billion spears - enough to build a bridge made of asparagus from Hamburg to the Swiss border. The odds are good that read more

On Saturday, March 15, Aspergehoeve Bossuyt opened a pop-up shop in Knokke. The company, specialized in asparagus as the name suggests, experienced a high turnout at the beginning of the season at their shop located at 218 Lippenslaan in the Flemish coastal town. "I have always been an advocate". read more

It is currently asparagus season, and there are still a few available in the market. This spring crop has a very limited harvesting window but consistently yields good results for the companies that grow and sell it. Claudio D'Alba, the CEO of Plantis Group, an Apulian company that exports fruits, is one of the beneficiaries of this successful crop. read more

Founded in 2020 by Arthur Lemaire and Alban Cherrier, Althur&Co is launching its brand of asparagus grown in the Landes de Gascogne in partnership with Fermes Larrère. Through this partnership, the two companies aim to demonstrate their commitment to promoting French agricultural expertise and. read more

Najnowsze dane rynkowe ujawniają znaczące zmiany cen dla różnych kategorii produktów rolnych, jak wynika z porównania bieżących i poprzednich średnich cen tygodniowych. W przypadku jabłek (inne w środku sezonu), średnia cena wzrosła z £1.10 do £1.37, co odzwierciedla wzrost o £0.27 lub zmianę o 25% w skali tygodnia. read more

To był nietypowy sezon dla zielonego szparaga z głównego regionu uprawy szparagów w Meksyku, czyli z Caborcy. Ogólnie rzecz biorąc, sezon trwa od końca stycznia do połowy kwietnia i przynosi duże ilości szparagów. "W tym sezonie mamy do czynienia z niższymi poziomami produkcji niż oczekiwano i nietypową pogodą... read more

In February 2025, Peruvian fresh asparagus exports increased in volume by 18% compared to February 2024, reaching 1,930 tons. However, the total export value decreased by 16% to $5.73 million due to falling prices. The average price per ton fell to $2.97. read more

Maf Roda Group has announced the acquisition of Strauss, a company specializing in processing and automation in the horticultural sector. Based in Germany, Strauss is known for its expertise in asparagus technology, making it a strategic addition for Maf Roda and enabling the company to diversify its operations. read more

At Staay Food Group in Venlo, both the Dutch greenhouse strawberry season and the asparagus season started last week. Christoph Jöris, the product manager for soft fruit, mentioned that volumes are now increasing substantially. Nearly 90 hectares of land at Staay have been dedicated to strawberry cultivation. read more

Local Dutch producers from Limburg, as well as producers from Belgium and Germany, ensure that the product is of high quality and always freshly harvested. Thanks to the cultivated farmland, Staay Food Group is able to offer its customers asparagus from its own fields just 24 hours after harvest. read more