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Peruvian asparagus importers ready for holiday demand

Fresh Peruvian asparagus arrives in the U.S. year-round, but importers are preparing for the seasonal consumption boosts for the holiday season.

Oct 28, 2020 by Chris Koger #Produce (General), #Produce Crops, #Asparagus

Ayco Farms introduce asparagus bag as pandemic changes norms

Ayco Farms, Pompano Beach, Fla., has seen a “substantial increase” in demand for bagged asparagus from retail customers who are acting on changes in consumer preferences during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Aug 09, 2020 by Chris Koger #Produce (General), #Packaging, #Asparagus, #COVID-19, #COVID-19

Cold, rainy weather forces delays on Michigan’s crops

A lingering cold and rainy season had grower-shippers in Michigan waiting a little longer than normal this year to get their summer deals going.

Jun 16, 2020 by Jim Offner #Produce (General), #Michigan Apples, #Michigan, #Asparagus, #Blueberries, #Celery, #Squash, #Peppers Bell, #Apples, #Produce Crops

COVID-19 outbreak affects Ontario asparagus harvest

After 164 migrant workers at an Ontario asparagus farm tested positive for COVID-19 about halfway through harvest season, farm leaders worked with the local health department to contain the spread.

Jun 07, 2020 by Amy Sowder #Produce (General), #Produce Crops, #Asparagus, #Canada, #Labor, #COVID-19, #COVID-19

Applewood Fresh starts Michigan asparagus season

Applewood Fresh’s growers will be starting Michigan asparagus shipments the week of May 25.

May 21, 2020 by Chris Koger #Produce (General), #Produce Crops, #Asparagus

Baja Son Growers plans to increase asparagus, green onion volumes

Baja Son Growers, Salinas, will have expanded supplies of asparagus from Central Mexico this summer.

May 18, 2020 by Chris Koger #Produce (General), #Produce Crops, #Asparagus, #Green Onions, #Organics

A rocky road to stability as pandemic stretches on

The road to the new normal as the COVID-19 crisis continues is a rocky one for many in the fresh produce industry.

May 07, 2020 by Tom Karst #Produce (General), #COVID-19, #USDA, #Potatoes, #Sweet Potatoes, #Asparagus, #Pears, #Strawberries, #Foodservice, #Produce Retail, #COVID-19

Pervian asparagus imports to remain steady

The Peruvian Asparagus Importers Association expects summer volume to remain consistent as the crop approaches peak shipments in August and September.

May 05, 2020 by Chris Koger #Produce (General), #Produce Crops, #Peru, #Asparagus, #Produce Retail