Market

Why Germany is cutting back on its asparagus crop

Higher production and labour costs, weaker consumer demand and low prices are among the challenges making some German growers scale [...]

Fri 02/06/2023 by Julie Butler

Brits swapping out asparagus for cheaper foods

Price inflation has seen struggling British shoppers rein in their spend on fresh asparagus by over £12.4 million (≈€14.1m).

Fri 12/05/2023 by Julie Butler

US could soon lift fumigation rule for Peruvian spears

Peruvian exporters are hoping to soon get some good news that should see their fresh asparagus have a longer shelf [...]

Fri 28/04/2023 by Julie Butler

Luxury white asparagus has a name: ASPA

In France, ASPA, led by Jacques Guironnet, produces a very early white asparagus thanks to the use of a hot-water [...]

Fri 14/10/2022 by Guy Dubon

Why Asparagus is among the world’s healthiest foods

Asparagus spears are high in key nutrients, including vitamins, minerals and antioxidants

Tue 27/09/2022 by Julie Butler

The French asparagus sector is increasingly dynamic

France is expanding its asparagus production, concentrating its offering, and increasing market share.

Tue 27/09/2022 by Guy Dubon

Slow recovery of Peruvian asparagus

Although asparagus production fell in 2020, the forecasts for 2021 are more optimistic, with a 5% increase expected and total [...]

Tue 27/09/2022 by Nadia Venticique

Greek asparagus season

"Greece is the fourth largest European asparagus producing country. Very specialized in the cultivation of white asparagus, some companies are [...]

Fri 14/10/2022 by Gabriele Orsini

US asparagus faces increasing competition from Mexico

« Mexican asparagus imports cause a reduction in the areas of asparagus grown in the United States, notably in California. [...]

Fri 14/10/2022 by Nadia Venticinque

Italy freezes its asparagus

Italy is Europe’s leading asparagus processing country. Much of the production is for freezing, in accordance with the standards required [...]

Fri 14/10/2022 by Lucciano Trentini

Where in the world is asparagus processed?

Canned or frozen, the processed asparagus market represents an outlet for a third of the world's asparagus crops, with China, [...]

Fri 14/10/2022 by Guy Dubon

Speed gives Australia an edge in Asia

Asparagus is Australia's second biggest fresh vegetable export. The lion's share of exportation goes to Japan. Could China be its [...]

Fri 14/10/2022 by Julie Butler