Asparagus

The first German asparagus will be available in many growing areas by the end of March. This is according to current reports from the respective regional associations. Thus, this year's season starts a little later than last year nationwide. Baden-Württemberg: 'Not a super-early start to the... read more

During the Pfälzer Spargeltag (Palatinate Asparagus Day), companies such as Prefiro from Germany, AVL Motion, and Lommers Tuinbouwmachines from the Netherlands showcased their asparagus harvesting robots. These robots are meant to assist asparagus farms facing increasing labor costs. read more

The green asparagus season has started this week in Granada with the first sales. Volumes are currently limited in a market dominated mainly by Mexico, although a larger Spanish supply is expected in the coming weeks compared to the same period last year. "We have already started selling the read more

The beginning of March signals the start of the 2025 asparagus season for Maïsadour. The campaign has kicked off well, despite the rainy weather that caused challenges in accessing the plots. "Our growers are spread from the southern Gironde to the south of the Landes. read more

While the greenhouse asparagus season is currently in full swing, we are still waiting for open-field production to begin. Over the next few weeks, more greenhouse growers will start harvesting, leading to a gradual increase in volumes. Leo Henckens, who grows asparagus outdoors with his wife Carine Snijkers at Hoeve 't... read more

The asparagus at New Forest Fruit was cut a week later than last year, on 24th February. "If the sun stays out it could help us make up for the later start," said Sandy Booth, Director and owner of New Forest Fruit, based in The New Forest, Hampshire. "We hope to cut 100 tons of early asparagus." read more

The sale of green asparagus from Campania has started, and the campaign for agretti is in full swing. Strawberry production is going at a high pace, with demand for mandarins at good levels. The new potatoes from Siracusa are on their way. Demand for fennel is still stagnant. read more

Retailers extended a helping hand to shoppers at the checkout this week with discounts on popular produce items. Grapes were the most prominently advertised fruit, closely followed by strawberries and blackberries. Among the top vegetable choices were russet potatoes, asparagus, and mushrooms. read more

The Mexican Caborca season, which takes place annually from late January to mid-April, plays a vital role in connecting the Peruvian and European asparagus seasons. This year, the transition has been smooth, with a brief period of high volumes available at competitive prices. However, there are some challenges facing the Mexican industry. read more

The most significant vegetable crop in the state of Brandenburg is asparagus. It was planted on nearly 70% of the cultivation area. Asparagus was harvested on an area of 3,500 hectares, which is only slightly less than in 2023. With 20,200 tons harvested, 2,000 tons less asparagus was harvested compared to the previous year. read more

Since 2016, the area of open-field vegetable cultivation in Thuringia has been declining for the eighth consecutive year, decreasing by 42% during this period. The three most important vegetable types in Thuringia are asparagus (standing in yield), table onions, and white cabbage. read more

At the beginning of February, the first greenhouse-grown asparagus was harvested once again. For many, this moment is highly anticipated, but the high prices in the first few weeks can still be a deterrent. "It's always nice to start again, but we began with prices around 45 euros per kilo. At that time... read more

UK: Sainsbury's has revealed its new flagship supermarket in Alsager. Sainsbury's stated: "This new supermarket is the second store the retailer has opened in Alsager, and it aims to expand on the success of its existing Local store in the town. Situated on the recently constructed Brunds Farm Road, near Linley Lane," read more

Waitrose has started selling British asparagus this week, which is eight weeks earlier than usual. read more

W Holandii istnieje powiedzenie: "Kiedy na menu pojawi się biały szparag, czas zacząć planować wakacje letnie". Chociaż pogoda nadal może być zimna, pierwsze plony holenderskich białych szparagów już dotarły. "Wiosna tuż za rogiem, a wkrótce temperatury wzrosną. read more

W Holandii jest powiedzenie: "Kiedy na menu pojawią się białe szparagi, czas zacząć planować wakacje letnie". Mimo że pogoda może nadal być chłodna, pierwsze zbioru holenderskich białych szparagów już nadeszły. "Wiosna tuż za rogiem, wkrótce temperatury wzrosną". read more

"The food retail customer is looking for German green asparagus. Until now, they have been purchasing Spanish asparagus because it has always been much cheaper. German green asparagus is primarily known for its high anthocyanin content. As Mr. Meinhardt has already pointed out, the key factor in marketing is." read more

Valentine's Day promotions dazzled shoppers with vibrant displays of sweet and savory treats and stunning arrays of floral arrangements. Valentine's classics such as raspberries, cherries, strawberries, asparagus, and grapes were plentiful. Several flyers featured dedicated sections for romantic meals. read more

Asparagus production in Caborca, Mexico is increasing. "This is one of the largest asparagus growing regions, known for supplying high volumes to the market in a short period of time," says Adriana Fortune with Gourmet Trading Company. The season runs from late January through April before it read more

During the Pfälzer Spargeltag (Palatinate Asparagus Day) in January, Patrick Meinhardt from Tannenhof Meinhardt in Weiterstadt discussed their future cultivation plans for green asparagus and addressed the question of whether the residual use of old white asparagus plants is still relevant. "In our company, we see that ... read more