Asparagus

At Staay Food Group in Venlo, both the Dutch greenhouse strawberry season and the asparagus season started last week. Christoph Jöris, the product manager for soft fruit, mentioned that volumes are now increasing substantially. Nearly 90 hectares of land at Staay have been dedicated to strawberry cultivation. read more

Maf Roda Group has announced the acquisition of Strauss, a company specializing in processing and automation in the horticultural sector. Based in Germany, Strauss is known for its expertise in asparagus technology, making it a strategic addition for Maf Roda and enabling the company to diversify its operations. read more

In February 2025, Peruvian fresh asparagus exports increased in volume by 18% compared to February 2024, reaching 1,930 tons. However, the total export value decreased by 16% to $5.73 million due to falling prices. The average price per ton fell to $2.97. read more

Local Dutch producers from Limburg, as well as producers from Belgium and Germany, ensure that the product is of high quality and always freshly harvested. Thanks to the cultivated farmland, Staay Food Group is able to offer its customers asparagus from its own fields just 24 hours after harvest. read more

The asparagus and broad bean campaigns are in full swing. Strawberry production continues at a brisk pace in Southern Italy, with a noticeable improvement in quality. Quantities of agretti are increasing. The quality of artichokes is very good thanks to the favorable climate in Southern Italy. read more

The season of the Sovereign Asparagus of Mirabella Imbaccari, an excellence of the Catania area, recognized nationally for its intense flavor and high organoleptic characteristics, started a few weeks ago. However, the uncertain climate is influencing the... read more

"Water - the most valuable foundation of our production" was the title of an event organized by the Fresh Produce Forum at FRUIT LOGISTICA. It focused on climate change and the challenges it poses for the water supply in agriculture. read more

The "Day of the German Blueberry" aims to draw attention to German blueberry production and leverage the growing interest in this "superfruit." Under the motto "Snack yourself happy!" numerous activities are organized around July 7th. read more

The beginning of the asparagus season is always eagerly anticipated. Restaurants, in particular, enjoy featuring the first asparagus on their menus. This results in a busy period for catering wholesalers like Flemish Square Melon. "Volumes are still limited, but we're now delivering every." read more

Due to the prolonged cold temperatures in the soil during January and February, as well as the limited hours of sunshine, the asparagus spears did not have the conditions to sprout until the end of February. This period of dormancy, known as winter rest, is beneficial for the asparagus plants as it allows them to conserve energy to sprout vigorously. read more

This so-called winter rest is good for the asparagus vegetation, as it saves energy to sprout vigorously with the sunny days. The first week of March was sunny, and the vegetation was able to catch up. However, according to the weather forecast, there will be few hours of sunshine and lower read more

W land. The most common vegetables grown were carrots, onions, and lettuce. read more

The arrival of the first Lower Rhine asparagus in calendar week 10 officially kicked off this year's season. The first local seasonal delicacies were also well received at the Frischezentrum Frankfurt, thanks in part to the spring-like weather. "We are starting the season about ten days earlier." read more

The new campaign for fresh peas is underway, with increasing volumes of asparagus and especially broad beans. There is a growing demand for strawberries, with the entry of Inspire di Matera. Full production and abundant quantities for cabbage, a good moment for the. read more

This week retailers focused on all things related to spring. Popular Lenten favorites such as cactus pads, mushrooms, and chayote were in demand, and lemons and limes were advertised alongside fish and seafood. Artichokes, leeks, strawberries, Swiss chard, asparagus, and green beans were also featured. read more

In Spain, the green asparagus season is about to kick off, and the forecasts for 2025 are more than positive, as reported by valenciafruits.com. An estimated harvest of 60 thousand tons is expected, representing a 15% increase compared to last year. However, there are also some challenges ahead. read more

Representatives of the organizations belonging to the interprofessional association that attended the meeting included: Granada Cooperatives Association, Andalusia-Granada Agri-food Cooperatives, UPA, COAG, and ASAJA, Guadalajara Green Asparagus Association, APROA, ASOCIAFRUIT, ES. read more

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The yield per hectare of asparagus is starting to increase in Kavala, the leading cultivation region for this vegetable in Greece. "The season had a slow start due to several days of cloudy weather and low temperatures, which hindered the growth of the plants. However, from the end of the first read more

The 2025 asparagus season has officially begun. Due to low night temperatures, this year's harvest was delayed. The soil temperature took longer than usual to reach the optimal level, causing the first asparagus to become available later. Meanwhile, the first asparagus from the cold greenhouse is also starting to be harvested. read more