High temperatures are affecting asparagus quality in Peru

Peruvian asparagus suppliers facing 'severe' shortage

2026-07-09T09:54:00+01:00By

Unusual weather patterns linked to El Niño are causing shortage and quality issues set to last weeks

  • Peruvian asparagus suppliers facing 'severe' shortage

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