asparagus

Giumarra adds California spring asparagus through partnership

LOS ANGELES – The Giumarra Companies BB #:113366 announces the addition of California asparagus to its 52-week asparagus program. The...

3 years ago 4 minute read

Peruvian produce and grain exports to the U.S. grew 58% in 5 years

In the last five years, the demand for food in the U.S. has shown a sustained rise. This was reflected...

3 years ago 2 minute read

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...

3 years ago 2 minute read

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,...

4 years ago 4 minute read

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...

4 years ago 1 minute read

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...

4 years ago 1 minute read

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...

4 years ago 4 minute read

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...

4 years ago 3 minute read

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...

4 years ago 2 minute read

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...

4 years ago 4 minute read

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...

4 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...

4 years ago 2 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...

4 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,...

4 years ago 4 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...

4 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...

4 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...

4 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...

4 years ago 2 minute read

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