Asparagus

Mexico maintained its position as the world's leading supplier of fresh asparagus until 2021. However, in 2022, Peru regained the top spot after five years, pushing Mexico into second place. Since then, Mexico has concentrated on expanding its presence in markets that are also supplied by Peru, such as the UK. read more

More than 420 exhibitors from 13 countries are anticipated to participate in the expoSE & expoDirekt trade fair duo taking place on November 20-21, 2024, at Messe Karlsruhe. The 28th expoSE is Europe's top trade fair for asparagus and berry production, while the 13th expoDirekt is Germany's biggest trade fair for agricultural products. read more

This week marks the arrival of LeaderBrand's alpine asparagus in supermarkets, cultivated in the fertile regions at the base of the Southern Alps. The unique climatic conditions of cooler nights and warmer days contribute to the development of asparagus spears, known for their sweet flavor and succulence. read more

This event is a key platform for the company to showcase its new green asparagus formats and to expand its crops. With a 5% increase in cultivation area for green asparagus production in the upcoming season, and the innovative... read more

Chociaż dostawy szparagów wkrótce się poprawią, logistyka w dostarczaniu produktów do USA stanowi wyzwanie. "Dostawy szparagów były napięte przez ostatnie dwa miesiące" - mówi Tim Ryan Jr., wiceprezes ds. sprzedaży w Square One Farms, LLC. "Jeśli chodzi o dostawy, powinno być dostępne więcej szparagów". read more

The eighth edition of the gastronomic competition "Gala Espárrago Chef 2024" has concluded with great success, highlighting the passion and creativity surrounding the green asparagus from Huétor Tájar. read more

Peru is becoming a significant player in the worldwide market for fruits and vegetables, with its agricultural exports reaching a total of US$10.545 billion by the end of 2023. Projections from the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation (Midagri) indicate that this number will exceed US$11.500 billion by the... read more

As news, they will introduce new formats of green asparagus that can be seen at their booth (9C17). Additionally, they will host a showcooking event with professional chefs for attendees to experience the

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The Granada cooperatives Centro Sur, Espárrago de Granada and Espalorquiana have closed a significant operation that strengthens the province of Granada in a leading position in the markets.

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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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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

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

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