Asparagus

The partially still very wet soils, as reported by the Association of South German Asparagus and Strawberry Growers (VSSE), have led to a delay in the preparation of some asparagus fields for the season in March and April. In light of the frosts in read more

The demand for Italian carrots has surged in the past two weeks due to shortages caused by weather conditions in different regions of Northern Europe, as reported by FreshPlaza. read more

"In May, the asparagus harvest really starts picking up," says Miriam Adel, chairwoman of the Asparagus Growers Association of Franconia. April was wet and cold, sometimes very warm, and then cold and even frosty. "The season is finally gaining momentum and the upcoming holidays are approaching." read more

"In May, the asparagus harvest really gets going," says Miriam Adel, chairwoman of the Asparagus Producers Association of Franconia. April was wet and cold, sometimes very warm and then cold and even frosty. "The season is finally picking up speed and the upcoming holidays are" read more

Strong price surge in asparagus, whose season is starting earlier than usual. Last moments also for strawberries from Lucania, while those from the North are on their way. Demand for melons is still low, with volumes increasing from Sicily. The May Day holiday is boosting read more

Strong price surge for asparagus, whose season is starting earlier than usual. Last moments for Lucanian strawberries, while those from the North are on their way. Demand for melons is still low, with volumes increasing from Sicily. The May Day holiday is boosting demand. read more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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