Asparagus
All the news and market analysis for worldwide asparagus Industry, including asparagus growers, asparagus production, and the import and export of asparagus.
Statistics Handbook highlights growth in intra-Asia trade
Asiafruit Statistics Handbook 2024 underlines how China’s surging demand for tropical fruit is driving the intra-Asia trade
Carrefour sees veg sales rise after meal kit merchandising trial
Trial with Ghent University suggests placement of vegetable packs alongside plant-based protein and recipes can inspire more shoppers
US could ‘run out of bananas’ as port strike looms
Major disruption to imports expected if port workers’ union follows up on threat to take industrial action from 1 October
Further Asian expansion on cards for Peru
New trade deals and improved market access for key products augur well for the future of Peruvian produce in the region
“Changing fortunes” for Europe’s asparagus crop
Jamie Petchell of Global Plant Genetics offers an update on a crop that has been greatly influenced by climatic conditions this season
Greek show Freskon boosts international participation
Last month’s Freskon exhibition in Thessaloniki attracted more exhibitors and visitors from outside Greece than ever before, as competition heats up for multiple products on the European market
NCGM farm visit explores challenges facing British asparagus growers
Paul Grimshaw of NCGM catering supplier D.D.P and Andy Allen of Portwood Asparagus give us the lowdown on the 2025 British asparagus season and the sustainability challenges facing producers
British Asparagus Conference set for June
Cobrey Farms will be the host for the industry event
Challenging conditions in Peru threaten counter-seasonal asparagus supply
‘Values are being reset’ in the Peruvian asparagus sector and a combination of factors look set to limit future exports to the UK
German asparagus campaign could start and finish earlier
Open-field supply has landed in the country’s supermarkets earlier than usual, according to leading marketer Landgard
Tough times for veg suppliers, but new opportunities emerge
New Rabobank report finds that some exporters continue to grow, despite higher costs due to the pandemic, climate change, and logistics hurdles
Warm February means early start for Italian asparagus
With a promotional campaign set to start in Italy and Germany, producers near Bologna are hopeful that their product’s reputation as a culinary speciality will keep demand high
Earliest British asparagus goes on sale
The Chinn family in the Wye Valley have produced an unusually early crop
Zucchiolo and Mirical triumph at Fruit Logistica Innovation Awards
Unica Fresh and Koppert take the top prizes at this year’s expanded FLIA on the last day of Fruit Logistica in Berlin
Percy Muente named CEO of Agrícola Cerro Prieto
Muente previously served as CEO of Sudamericana de Fibras