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
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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
Is asparagus emerging from the crisis?
Asparagus is a globalised crop. International trade has created production zones, established import-export flows and attracted new consumers. The macroeconomic [...]
Wed 26/06/2024 by Guy Dubon
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The worldwide asparagus area has fallen below 200,000 ha after a peak of 280,000 ha
From 140,000 ha in 1988, world asparagus production crossed the 200,000 ha mark just before the year 2000. It then [...]
Mon 24/06/2024 by Guy Dubon (source : C. Befve)
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
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