asparagus

Fresh asparagus report shows U.S. consumption rising

Peruvian Asparagus Importers Association Eager for More Promotion with News of Per Capita Consumption Increase FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – The...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Michigan asparagus season kicks off

Dewitt, MI, May 18, 2020 — As consumers eagerly await the arrival of this season’s crop of Michigan asparagus, the...

5 years ago 2 minute read

ProduceIQ: Prices leap to record highs as transitional gap widens

Although overall markets are down this week vs. last, prices hit record highs, $1.10/pound. The previous record, established in 2016,...

5 years ago 4 minute read

Progressive Produce begins shipping potatoes and asparagus to U.S. and Canada

LOS ANGELES, CA – Progressive Produce BB #:113613 will begin shipping their strongest supply of nutritious and versatile potatoes and...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Peru leads in blueberry and quinoa shipments, second in avocado and fresh asparagus

According to the head of the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur), Claudia Cornejo, Peru managed to maintain its...

5 years ago 1 minute read

Peru’s fresh asparagus exports to U.S. grow in 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 8, 2021. The Peruvian Asparagus Importers Association (PAIA) reports a 3% increase in volume year-over-year for...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Peruvian asparagus exports expected to increase by 16% in 2021

Peruvian asparagus looks to rebound in 2021. In 2019, asparagus harvests amounted to 367,000 tons. But the following year, it...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Southern Specialties expands its Mexican asparagus

February 3, 2021 Southern Specialties BB #:142198, a leading grower, importer, processor and distributor of asparagus is ramping up its...

6 years ago 2 minute read

Peruvian asparagus exports fell in volume and value in 2020

Asparagus exporters from Peru have many reasons to point to for exports being down last year. Peruvian asparagus exports in...

6 years ago 3 minute read

ProduceIQ: Markets slide before demand bump

Overall market prices are lower on most commodities. Both supply and demand are less than in recent years, causing prices...

6 years ago 3 minute read

ProduceIQ: Hot markets during cold temps

We’ve seen big gains for produce prices to start 2021. Customers that didn’t build inventory going into the holidays now...

6 years ago 3 minute read

ProduceIQ: Markets quietly anticipate New Year

Overall prices are slightly higher three weeks in a row. Yet, values remain low compared to historical norms. Demand varies...

6 years ago 4 minute read

ProduceIQ: Markets stabilize, brace for new restaurant restrictions

Fresh produce market prices improved mid-week as expected. The post-Thanksgiving slowdown lasted the typical ten days, and prices improved after...

6 years ago 3 minute read

Peruvian asparagus volumes continue steadily

The Peruvian Asparagus Importers Association (PAIA) encourages retailers to promote Peruvian asparagus throughout December and into the New Years’ holiday....

6 years ago 2 minute read

Imported asparagus prices gain strength

Asparagus prices are rising with volumes lower than the past several seasons. Supplies are available from Peru and Mexico, and...

6 years ago 2 minute read

ProduceIQ: Prices level off, asparagus gains offset iceberg’s drop

Week 40 prices have only reached the high of $0.85/pound once before in the last 15 years. Historically, prices decline...

6 years ago 3 minute read

Peruvian asparagus production falls during pandemic

Peruvian asparagus was down the first half of 2020, and not surprisingly, it’s due to the pandemic. But COVID-19 regulations...

6 years ago 3 minute read

ProduceIQ: Lettuce prices spike, but asparagus falls to 10-year low

Produce markets tend to remain in a narrow price band throughout late summer and early fall, August to October. This...

6 years ago 3 minute read
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