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Peruvian fresh asparagus exports rebound in 2021
From January to October, Peruvian fresh asparagus exports reached 107,431 tons worth $330 million, reflecting an increase of 13 percent...
ProduceIQ: Markets absorb chaos to achieve virtual balance
(Week #42, ending October 22nd) ProduceIQ Index: $1.02/pound, flat over prior week Between yet another Mexican hurricane, “Rick,” and Zuckerberg’s Metaverse,...
Peruvian produce exports exceed $2.8B in the first half of 2021
Peruvian fruit and vegetable exports exceeded $2.8 billion from January to July 2021, a rise of 26 percent over the...
Peruvian asparagus air exports decrease in 2021
In the first half of the year, Peruvian exports of fresh or refrigerated asparagus by air reached 15,421 tons, reflecting...
Peru ranks as fourth largest food supplier to U.S.
Imports of agricultural products to the U.S. totaled $32.743 billion in the first half of 2021, registering an increase of...
Peruvian asparagus importers optimistic at season start
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 6, 2021. Peruvian Asparagus Importer’s Association (PAIA) members expect a high volume, successful asparagus season. PAIA’s...
Progressive Produce begins Northern Baja asparagus season
LOS ANGELES, CA – As the Central Mexico and Peruvian winter seasons slow down, Progressive Produce BB #:113613 will begin...
ProduceIQ: Prices for July 4th rise with the temps
Air-conditioned grocery stores won’t save Americans from price heat on this Independence Day. Prices are up +7.9 percent over the...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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