Tag: asparagus

In 2024, Peruvian exports via air reached 91,881 tons, reflecting an increase of 4.3 percent against the dispatched volume in the same period of the previous year, according to Agraria, using figures from Comex Peru.

Todd and Sarah Greiner of Todd Greiner Farms Packing LLC, respected leaders in Michigan’s agricultural industry, have announced a significant land and equipment auction as they transition their business focus.

Todd Greiner Farms, a trusted name in Michigan agriculture, is excited to announce an expansion of their sales and marketing programming to add much needed strength to the year-round asparagus category, while boosting Michigan asparagus and other locally grown products.

We dedicate this Christmas week newsletter to members of the produce supply chain who keep things moving even during the holiday week.

We are a little over a week from Christmas celebrations, and produce markets are ripe with the anticipation of strong holiday demand. But before we can get to Christmas and all things merry and bright, an astronomical event is just around the corner.

The Peruvian Asparagus Importers Association (PAIA) forecasts ample asparagus supply for the holiday period and finishing out the season strong.

By week 41 of this year, Peruvian asparagus exports totaled 71,630 tons for a FOB value of $199 million, reflecting a drop of 8 percent compared to the same period last year

In this graphic by Agtools, see the story of asparagus over the past few seasons in charts and graphics.

While summer weather lingers in the Southeast, a refreshing cold front delivers crisp mornings to growers across the Plains and the Pacific Northwest.

In the second quarter of 2024, the U.S. demonstrated why it is the top market for Peruvian agricultural exports, reaching a value of $425 million, which was 17 percent more than the same period last year.