Asparagus

This season, Prefiro GmbH from Weingarten (Germany) is introducing its automated solution for harvesting green asparagus under real field conditions and warmly invites interested growers to witness the current stage of development firsthand. "Following thorough development efforts, we are now..." read more

Produce markets across the United States displayed varied pricing trends this week due to seasonal transitions, limited supplies, and active trading in several categories. Imports of Peruvian asparagus through South Florida ports are anticipated to rise, particularly in the jumbo and extra-large 11-pound sizes. read more

Asparagus is one of the iconic categories of spring: a seasonal, distinctive product with a high price positioning and a strong element of planned purchasing. Unlike other vegetables, it is not just a "passing" reference on the shelf, but a read more

According to Geostat, Georgia's asparagus imports dropped slightly in the first quarter of 2026. From January to March, the country imported 1,900 kg of asparagus valued at $21,000. In the same period of 2025, imports amounted to 2,000 kg valued at $24,000. This represents a 12.5% decrease in value and a 5%... read more

Sezon szparagowy we Francji w 2026 roku rozpoczął się dobrze, według Christiana Befve, międzynarodowego eksperta w sektorze szparagowym. Pomimo początkowych opóźnień w kilku regionach Francji spowodowanych ulewnym deszczem, kampania zaczęła się pozytywnie. "Mamy doskonały początek sezonu. read more

Brio, a company within the Alegra Group specializing in organic fruits and vegetables and a partner of Alce Nero, is introducing new 250-gram and 400-gram sizes for organic green asparagus for the 2026 season. The proposal aims to complement the supermarket assortment with solutions more in line with. read more

Make organic products more accessible, easier to find on shelves, and closer to the new consumer needs. This is the direction that Brio, a company of the Alegra Group specialized in organic fruits and vegetables and a partner of Alce Nero for top-notch fruit and vegetable references, is focusing on. read more

Walter Gubbels, an asparagus grower from the Gubbels asparagus farm in Helvoirt, has a positive outlook for this asparagus season in terms of cultivation. He mentioned, "We have sufficient personnel and are staying consistently up to date. We are also harvesting a lot of Class I asparagus." However, sales of asparagus are currently trailing behind. read more

Rising production costs, water scarcity, and the necessity to enhance yields are driving a period of transformation in the asparagus market in Mexico. Consequently, hybrid seeds, especially 100% male varieties, are gaining popularity over traditional open-pollinated types. read more

"Peruwiańskie eksport asparagusa zmniejszył się o 4% w ostatnich latach. Chociaż w 2025 roku odnotowano niewielki wzrost, wolumen pozostaje nawet o 15% poniżej poziomu z 2021 roku" - powiedział Franco Acaiturry, menedżer kategorii asparagus w świeżej dywizji Danper. Dotychczas w 2026 roku wyniki pozostają stabilne. read more

The asparagus markets are currently undergoing a period of transition, as supply dynamics change in key producing regions. In Europe, increasing volumes are putting pressure on prices, whereas in North America, limited supply is leading to higher spot rates. In the Southern Hemisphere and in export-focused markets, the situation is... read more

Seasonal produce plays a significant role in the Irish horticulture sector, where local fruit and vegetable production is impacted by logistical and environmental constraints. Factors such as weather events, disease, drought, increasing input costs, and dependence on manual labor affect operations. Additionally, there is competition from other sources. read more

To celebrate the official beginning of the fresh vegetable season, Pfalzmarkt für Obst und Gemüse eG is once again presenting its full spring selection of locally grown produce, which includes sugar-sweet strawberries, crisp lettuce and leafy greens, crunchy kohlrabi, asparagus, rhubarb, and more. read more

Wolumeny szparagów z Meksyku są znacząco niższe niż w tym samym okresie ubiegłego roku. „Plon szparagów z Caborca zakończył się wcześniej, co spowodowało obecnie niższe wolumeny dostaw. Krajowe zbiory jeszcze się nie rozpoczęły, co sprawia, że Peru stanowi główne źródło rynkowych wolumenów” - mówi Carlos Solf, wiceprezes. read more

Wholesale fruit prices in the UK have shown mixed movement this week. Strawberries saw a sharp increase, while asparagus declined. Apple prices remained relatively stable for most varieties. In the case of Bramley's seedling apples, the average price was £1.21 per kg, down from £1.29, representing a decrease of £0.08. read more

Sébastien Delpech grows strawberries, plums, table grapes, kiwis, and a wide range of vegetables, including green and white asparagus, exclusively organically in Sistels, near Agen. "We started harvesting green asparagus - which accounts for ¾ of our asparagus production - a good month ago. read more

The asparagus season is traditionally one of the most important moments of the year for a catering wholesaler. This is no different at Groothandel Claessens. This spring, demand is once again running at full pace, in a period when everything is picking up. "It's nice and busy at the moment. read more