Asparagus

That was 944 tons or 12% less than the previous year. The asparagus harvest from organic production in Hessen was 161 tons in 2023. With 3,488 tons of asparagus, half of the total asparagus harvest in Hessen came from the Darmstadt-Dieburg district. read more

Avnish Malde, the head of Wealmoor, states that there will probably be a reduced availability of Peruvian asparagus on the shelves of UK supermarkets next season. This is due to supply being impacted by various factors. read more

On Saturday, April 20th, the official start of the asparagus season was celebrated at Hoeve 't Bommesaarke in Kinrooi. Flemish Minister of Agriculture Jo Brouns was a special guest at the farm of Leo Henckens and Carine Snijkers for the occasion. "It's always a special moment to inform people that we have started." read more

The Herefordshire-based company Freshfields has reached a significant milestone by celebrating 10 years of supplying high-quality British asparagus to Aldi. Since 2014, Freshfields has been growing asparagus for Aldi, the UK's fourth-largest supermarket chain, producing approximately two million spears. read more

The sudden cold wave has caused a slowdown in production: this is the case for cucumbers, asparagus, and strawberries, with the latter's campaign in Basilicata coming to an end. The season is also coming to a close for broad beans, although demand for them is expected to increase. read more

Ontario has had a mild winter with warmer than usual weather. "These are unusual conditions," says Carmen Bartucci of Canam Fresh. However, this is expected to have a positive impact on both the supply and quality of asparagus in the upcoming season. The harvesting season in Ontario's Simcoe area will begin on May 5th. read more

Tim O'Malley, Group Managing Director of Nationwide Produce, discusses the unprecedented weather conditions impacting Southern Europe and the UK, and the resulting disruption of global supply chains. This includes the soaring prices of asparagus and the shortage of domestically grown parsnips in the UK. read more

Lively request for Altedo Igp Green Asparagus, appreciated for its taste, tender texture, large size, and freshness: The Consortium informs that the certified product is entirely marketed quickly. Available in the retail sector, highlighted by the Coop's Fior Fiore line. read more

Vibrant request for the prince of vegetables, a recognized excellence throughout Europe. Emilia Romagna produces 7% of the 8,100 hectares cultivated with asparagus in Italy and is the European reference point for the Green Asparagus of Altedo PGI. The prized spear is grown in a read more

Po I 'false start' w połowie lutego, kampania organicznych szparagów na farmie Pasquariello Giovanni w Carapelle (Foggia, Włochy) oficjalnie rozpoczęła się w połowie marca. W sumie firma uprawia 20 hektarów organicznych i 20 hektarów konwencjonalnych szparagów. Apuliańska firma specjalizuje się w

After a 'false start' in mid-February, the organic asparagus campaign at the Pasquariello Giovanni farm in Carapelle (Foggia, Italy) officially began in mid-March. In total, the company grows 20 hectares of organic and 20 hectares of conventional asparagus. The Apulian company specializes in read more

The vegetables are grown in a specific area defined by the specification of the g.g.A., which extends from the province of Bologna, east of the Via Emilia, through the municipalities along the Po River in the province of Ferrara, to the sea in the municipalities of Lagosanto Ferrarese and Mesola. read more

The 2024 Navarra asparagus campaign has started irregularly, with some areas already in production and areas further north where the ridges could not be prepared due to the rains. Nevertheless, the Navarra Asparagus Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) ensures that this season is very promising. read more

To celebrate the beginning of spring, Grosbusch decided to showcase a variety of seasonal products with a colorful display at the Leclerc store in Maizieres-les-Metz/Hauconcourt. The eye-catching arrangement included cauliflowers, artichokes, pink and red radishes, carrot bunches, and white asparagus. read more

istniej popyt na zielony szparag z oznaczeniem PGI z Altedo, uznanym w całej Europie. Emilia Romagna produkuje 7% z 8100 hektarów uprawianych szparagów we Włoszech i jest miejscem europejskiej produkcji zielonego szparaga PGI z Altedo. Ceniona warzywo to read more

"Promising". This is how the immediate future of green asparagus in Granada is being presented. The agricultural organization UPA Granada has confirmed that the rains recorded before and during Easter week, on the one hand, and the temporary closure of markets during the festivities, have benefited. read more

The growth of asparagus is very temperature-dependent. As long as it is below 8°C, the shoots do not sprout. Growth slowly begins at 10°C. As temperatures rise, growth suddenly accelerates. At 13°C, they grow 2 to 3 cm, at 17°C, five centimeters per day. read more

"With the Annabelle, we offer our customers a high-quality, non-floury early potato, timed to coincide with the German asparagus season," said Christine Behr, Sales Director of Behr AG. During the summer months, the Annabelle is grown at the northern German Behr site in Seevetal. read more

In Kallnach (Seeland), farmer Ronny Köhli runs a specialized agricultural business focused on cultivating asparagus. His operation covers 19 hectares of farmland, with 10 hectares dedicated specifically to asparagus cultivation: 7.5 hectares for white asparagus and 1.5 hectares for green asparagus. read more

In addition to this figure, Zenalco, a purchasing center for fruits and vegetables owned by the international parent company Auchan Retail, annually purchases 260 tons

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Limited availability of strawberries due to the high temperature fluctuations which resulted in lower quantities in the markets. The artichoke campaign is in full swing, with baby artichokes taking the spotlight. Italian green beans are becoming more readily available. Significant price decrease for asparagus. Growing demand. read more