asparagus

Michigan starts 2024 asparagus season

DEWITT, MICH. – May 3, 2024 – The Michigan Asparagus season is upon us, and this fan favorite is arriving...

12 months ago 3 minute read

ProduceIQ: Watermelon supply mysteriously evaporates overnight

Spring is not all vibrant blooms and backyard grilling. The arrival of warmer weather brings a capriciousness to forecasts that...

1 year ago 4 minute read

ProduceIQ: March Madness meets Easter produce demand

About as fickle as a March Madness bracket, Spring transition has arrived! In search of better-growing conditions, most produce commodities...

1 year ago 4 minute read

Peruvian Asparagus Importers’ Association announces new chairmen

January 8, 2024 — At their 2023 October Board Meeting in Anaheim, California, the Peruvian Asparagus Importers’ Association (PAIA) announced...

1 year ago 4 minute read

Asparagus prices keep rising as supplies tighten

Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 released this asparagus crop update December 27, 2023: Supplies remain extremely scarce; prices will continue climbing...

1 year ago 1 minute read

ProduceIQ: Holiday prices burn bright for fresh produce

We can’t guarantee 2023 will end on a high note, but we can predict it will be an expensive finale...

1 year ago 4 minute read

ProduceIQ: Wait…isn’t hurricane season over?

Overall produce prices are accelerating as holiday demand swells and Eastern supply paddles through swampy, fall weather. If you, like...

1 year ago 4 minute read

ProduceIQ: Pacific hurricane potential remains, as market prices at highest for week #43

I can’t believe it’s that time of year again. No, I’m not referring to pumpkin or turkey time. Its transition...

1 year ago 5 minute read

Jacobs, Malcolm & Burtt showcase their perfect trio

San Ramon, CA – Friday, October 13th, 2023 – The Jacobs, Malcolm & Burtt BB #:115201 tradeshow team is gearing...

2 years ago 2 minute read

PAIA releases 2022-23 Fresh Asparagus Report

The USDA statistics report that of total imported quantities for 2022, the U.S. imported a decrease volume of 13% year...

2 years ago 1 minute read

ProduceIQ: Unseasonably high produce prices remain

While the back-to-school season is usually marked by rejoicing parents and low summer produce prices, extreme weather is forcing some...

2 years ago 4 minute read

ProduceIQ: Summertime sadness strikes produce markets

Produce markets repeat history with a week defined by declining prices. This week marks the beginning of the summer doldrums—a...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Michigan asparagus reviews spring-summer promotions

DEWITT, MICH. – July 6, 2023 – As the Michigan Asparagus season ends, retail promotions, a new website, social promotions...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Bad weather limits Peruvian asparagus exports

June 29th, 2023 — Peruvian Asparagus Importers Association discussed the asparagus industry 2023 production difficulties at their June 22nd, PAIA...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Michigan Asparagus unveils video series

DeWitt, Mich. – June 5, 2023 – The Michigan Asparagus Advisory Board (MAAB) BB #:162478 is thrilled to announce the...

2 years ago 2 minute read

2023 Michigan asparagus season kicks off

DEWITT, MICH. – The Michigan Asparagus season is almost here, and consumers are excited to head into stores to incorporate...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Asparagus, mangos, blueberries lead Peruvian exports

In the first two months of 2023, Peruvian exports by air reached 14,502 tons, reflecting a contraction of 2.1 percent...

2 years ago 1 minute read

Washington asparagus hits stores this week

ELTOPIA, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE) — Washington State’s family farmers and packers are readying for the 2022 season with their fresh, vibrant...

2 years ago 2 minute read

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