asparagus

ProduceIQ: Hot markets during cold temps

We’ve seen big gains for produce prices to start 2021. Customers that didn’t build inventory going into the holidays now...

4 years ago 3 minute read

ProduceIQ: Markets quietly anticipate New Year

Overall prices are slightly higher three weeks in a row. Yet, values remain low compared to historical norms. Demand varies...

4 years ago 4 minute read

ProduceIQ: Markets stabilize, brace for new restaurant restrictions

Fresh produce market prices improved mid-week as expected. The post-Thanksgiving slowdown lasted the typical ten days, and prices improved after...

4 years ago 3 minute read

Peruvian asparagus volumes continue steadily

The Peruvian Asparagus Importers Association (PAIA) encourages retailers to promote Peruvian asparagus throughout December and into the New Years’ holiday....

4 years ago 2 minute read

ProduceIQ: Prices level off, asparagus gains offset iceberg’s drop

Week 40 prices have only reached the high of $0.85/pound once before in the last 15 years. Historically, prices decline...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Imported asparagus prices gain strength

Asparagus prices are rising with volumes lower than the past several seasons. Supplies are available from Peru and Mexico, and...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Peruvian asparagus production falls during pandemic

Peruvian asparagus was down the first half of 2020, and not surprisingly, it’s due to the pandemic. But COVID-19 regulations...

5 years ago 3 minute read

ProduceIQ: Lettuce prices spike, but asparagus falls to 10-year low

Produce markets tend to remain in a narrow price band throughout late summer and early fall, August to October. This...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Markon Crops Report: Vegetable prices remain high as cantaloupes transition

Weather problems continue to affect California vegetables, and increasing foodservice demand is causing some prices to rise. Meanwhile, the cantaloupe...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Asparagus market’s rough spring is turning

Asparagus prices are rising as production winds down in the United States, but the pandemic clearly had an affect on...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Peruvian asparagus exports fall in first trimester

According to the Association of Exporters (ADEX), the coronavirus pandemic has caused a 16.6 percent decrease in Peruvian asparagus exports...

5 years ago 1 minute read

Markon Crop Report: Domestic supplies taking over

Domestic supplies of many crops will continue to ramp up now that we’re on the cusp of June. Restaurants across...

5 years ago 5 minute read

Peruvian asparagus importers promote new website

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 4, 2020. The Peruvian Asparagus Importers Association (PAIA) publicizes their Peruvian Asparagus Importers Association website. With...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Markon crops report: Lettuce, strawberries offer high quality at low prices

Most crops have a hard time adjusting to changing demand, so the pandemic, which shut down most restaurant dining rooms...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Asparagus market regains strength

Stronger pricing has returned to the asparagus market, as volume has had a more dramatic drop. Mexican asparagus had a...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Southern Specialties expands in Mexican asparagus

Southern Specialties, BB #:142198 a leading grower, importer, processor and distributor of asparagus is ramping up its Mexican asparagus deal....

5 years ago 2 minute read

Southern Specialties expands warehouse, introduces new products in New York

NEW YORK – Southern Specialties, Inc. BB #:142198 Pompano Beach, FL, displayed several new items at the New York Produce...

5 years ago 1 minute read

Peru loses crown as world’s top asparagus exporter

Peru lost its spot as the world’s top asparagus exporter because of phytosanitary requirements, but it has a plan to...

5 years ago 3 minute read

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