Asparagus

"Technically, the asparagus season is not over yet," explains Olivier Thomas from La Ferme du Pont d'Achelles, "but the harvest will finish earlier than anticipated. We still have 3 weeks of production left, but consumer interest has declined significantly." Over the years, the asparagus season has... read more

It's time for Futuragri's Puglia asparagus season balance sheet, a leading company in the production and commercialization of fruit and vegetable products. After following its debut in March with the first updates (click here to learn more), the campaign is coming to an end. read more

Dwenty years ago, Peruvian agro-exports mainly consisted of coffee beans, cocoa beans, and asparagus and were worth around $1 billion; last year, however, the agricultural export sector managed to surpass the $10 billion threshold after diversifying its range with fruits like avocados, mandarins. read more

The period from Easter to the end of June is usually focused on white asparagus, but it is also the peak season for green asparagus. Green asparagus, a Belgian product that may not receive as much attention as its white counterpart, is becoming more and more popular during this time. read more

For this reason, there were and are no phases of rapid growth spurts and large harvest amounts in the asparagus fields. The asparagus spears grew more slowly in cool temperatures, and the asparagus plants thus used their energy more slowly. read more

Will Teeuwen from Teboza is not someone who complains, but it is evident that this asparagus season is posing significant challenges. "It's not the most pleasant season, to be honest. We have been struggling with waterlogging for seven months, and it seems like that situation won't improve in the upcoming weeks. Naturally, read more

The early Glorietta is characterized by its elongated shape, firm, deep yellow flesh, and smooth, thin skin. "With Glorietta, we offer a top-class early potato," says Ulf Hofferbert, advisory manager at EUROPLANT Plant Breeding GmbH. read more

The availability of asparagus continued to increase without interruption, especially with a significant surge in domestic deliveries. The summer weather not only hastened the growth of the asparagus spears in the fields but also provided better storage possibilities. However, according to the BLE, demand did not always match the increase in availability. read more

Seasonal favorites such as asparagus and Jersey Royals are part of a series of offers and promotions as Morrisons starts its latest price campaign. read more

At Fruitwave, the season for Polish green asparagus is underway. "We work directly with a Polish asparagus grower. Price-wise, it's much more interesting for us to work with Polish asparagus. Green asparagus is normally always very expensive, but because we can deliver at a good price level, the. read more

LuLu Hypermarket Qatar has launched the Festival of Vietnam, showcasing nearly 100 Vietnamese items in its stores. These include fresh fruits, groceries, and frozen products, with special displays highlighting the wide selection of Vietnamese agricultural products. read more

In compliance with Regulation (EU) 2021/1873 of the European Parliament and of the Council, dated October 20, 2021, the European Union has prolonged the protection periods for 4,302 plant variety titles. This modification, as per Regulation (EU) 2021/1873, specifically affects species like Asparagus... read more

LuLu Hypermarket Qatar has introduced the Festival of Vietnam, showcasing around 100 Vietnamese products across its stores. The items include fresh fruits, groceries, and frozen products, with special displays highlighting the diverse range of Vietnamese agricultural goods. read more

As QS reports referring to the BVL, the use of the insecticide to control asparagus flies on asparagus in the open field is permitted beyond the existing authorization based on Article 53 of Regulation (EC) No. 1107/2009 between May 15 and September 11, 2024. read more

Images that exalt the freshness and quality of the product, which originates in suggestive territories where the rhythm of nature is respected. The Consortium for the Protection of Altedo Igp Green Asparagus, as part of the 2024 promotional campaign financed in the Regional Development Plan. read more

At Rob The Gourmet's Market, you can find unique products like wild asparagus, as well as spring fruits and vegetables. Didier Sperandieu, the product manager of the deli, is passionate about showcasing these specialty items to customers. He explains, "We have been offering wild asparagus for read more

We are learning about Croptimum by CHV (click here): we have read and seen in previous articles the positive effects on various crops, such as eggplant, strawberry, cucumber, melon, watermelon, and in different farming methods, such as soilless and under greenhouse. read more

This year, in Romagna, the asparagus campaign started earlier than in previous years, around March 20th. This is reported by IFNil producer Alberto Nanni, from the agricultural company Manni in Santarcangelo di Romagna (Rimini), a longstanding member of the Agribologna Consortium. read more

In the company's product range, there is an exclusive selection of small, kitchen-ready chanterelle mushrooms available for wholesale, as well as unsorted goods in 3 kg or 1 kg from Balkan countries. For retail customers, there are chanterelle mushrooms available in various grades - including read more

According to the GfK household panel, each private household consumed a total of 4.13 kg of sweet fruits, with 2.09 kg, or around 51%, coming from German cultivation. This is also good for the climate, as a high level of self-sufficiency and fewer imports are an active contribution to sustainability and environmental protection. read more