Asparagus

This year, the registered guests of the DOGK have the choice between two excursions: asparagus and strawberries are extremely popular among consumers and therefore are among the most important seasonal products in Germany. The key factors in breeding these crops and how long it takes are crucial. read more

Currently, two mutual trends can be seen in the labeling of fruits and vegetables: efforts are being made to decrease packaging materials and potentially replace plastic with paper. Christian Diederichsen, Managing Director of... says, "Labels that meet these criteria are in the final stages." read more

This Wednesday, the IV Conference of the Huétor-Tájar Asparagus Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) was held. A meeting point for the sector where some of the most important aspects of this predominantly social crop were discussed, as the slogan says, characterized by its

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According to the Federal Statistical Office (BLE), the asparagus season ended quietly with significantly lower quantities due to many producers and sellers stopping marketing early. This happened despite the traditional end of the campaign not taking place until June 24. The asparagus campaign was turbulent in some areas. read more

Around 1998, when most of Peru's agro-exporting associations were formed, the country's exports of fruits and vegetables mainly consisted of asparagus and mangoes, with additional volumes of grapes, avocados, and citrus fruits. This was also the year when ProCitrus was established. read more

St. John's Day traditionally marks the end of the Belgian asparagus season. Unlike many vegetables where the end of the season depends on supply, with asparagus the seasonal aspect is still clearly defined. "You therefore see both growers and traders wrapping it up, but this season we have seen..." read more

MapleJet, kanadyjski producent systemów atramentowych do szerokiej gamy zastosowań, ogłasza utworzenie swojej nowej europejskiej filii w Bergheim, Niemcy. Pod nazwą MapleJet Europe, lokalizacja w Bergheim będzie pełniła rolę centrum sprzedaży i marketingu na terenie Europy. read more

Today, on St. John's Day (24 June), it traditionally signals the end of the asparagus marketing season. However, due to an early start to the season, many producers exited the market prematurely this year. As part of the official conclusion of the season, FreshPlaza.de reflects on the campaign of this year. read more

St. John's Day traditionally marks the end of the asparagus season. This year, it will also be the finale for the vast majority of growers and traders, but a difficult season has led some to decide to give up earlier. "The absence of sunshine, coupled with low temperatures, really caused low" read more

The very warm May with heavy rain and a persistent low-pressure weather system with high amounts of precipitation resulted in very wet and partially flooded soils. In Bavaria, the floods partially abruptly ended the asparagus harvest. Most asparagus fields in non-flooded areas. read more

Wagner from Germany suggests that by implementing new cultivation techniques and technologies, the asparagus industry could see a revival. Wagner believes that with the use of modern methods such as hydroponics and vertical farming, asparagus production could become more efficient and sustainable. This could potentially lead to increased yields, lower prices for consumers, and a resurgence in the popularity of asparagus. Wagner's research and recommendations offer hope for the future of the asparagus industry. read more

Tegoroczny sezon szparagów został znacząco dotknięty nadmiernymi opadami deszczu. "W tym sezonie nie mieliśmy problemu z popytem, ale pozyskanie szparagów, zwłaszcza pod koniec sezonu, okazało się poważnym wyzwaniem" - mówi Marcel Goumans, który zadebiutował jako kierownik produktu w firmie ZON. read more

Maroko is przedstawicielem przewyższenia własnego rekordu w eksporcie świeżego szparaga na czwartym sezonie z rzędu, według EastFruit. Niesamowicie, kraj ten już wyeksportował większą ilość szparagów w początkowych miesiącach obecnego sezonu (do marca 2024 roku) niż w porównywalnych okresach. read more

W zeszłym roku Stany Zjednoczone importowały około 580 milionów funtów szparagów, głównymi dostawcami były Meksyk i Peru, a następnie Kanada. Podczas gdy Peru odnotowało wzrost wartości importu o pięć procent w porównaniu rok do roku, całkowita objętość pokazała spadek o 24 procent w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem. "The weather." read more

W odpowiedzi na obawy zgłoszone przez mieszkańca Norfolku dotyczące sprzedaży meksykańskiego szparaga w sklepie Tesco w Downham Market, sprzedawca wyjaśnił swoje stanowisko. Krytyka pojawiła się po tym, gdy osoba zauważyła dostępność szparagów z Meksyku pomimo obecności lokalnie uprawianych. read more

The 2024 asparagus season in Northern Europe has experienced fluctuating conditions. Climatic factors, such as record rainfall in autumn, winter, and early spring, have heightened the risk of soil-borne diseases in asparagus crops. High temperatures at the end of March led to early harvests in some areas. read more

Already at the beginning of March, the first stalks of the royal vegetable could be harvested for on-farm sales. Due to the extended season, Pfalzmarkt for Fruit and Vegetables eG is already drawing a first conclusion before the traditional finale of the German asparagus season on June 24. read more

Global Plant Genetics (GPG) has provided an update on this year's European asparagus crop, describing it as a season marked by "changing fortunes". read more

The flooding disaster in the southern German region is also worrying fruit wholesalers at the Munich wholesale market. The unpredictable weather has already affected the markets, especially the asparagus market, according to vegetable wholesaler Hermann Felber. "Due to the storm and heavy rains,..." read more

"Light and not too warm weather is optimal for asparagus sales," says Fred Eickhorst, managing director of the Association of Asparagus and Berry Growers. When it gets warmer, people are more likely to crave bratwurst and steak from the grill rather than an asparagus menu with schnitzel and sauce. read more