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Michigan asparagus season in full swing

- General News
As they do every year, consumers eagerly awaited the arrival of this season’s crop of Michigan asparagus, and though the harvest was delayed by about a week, the excitement of those awaiting its arrival did not subside.

Peruvian asparagus imports continue to climb

- General News
In 2021, U.S. imports from Peru increased 9% over the previous year, according to USDA statistics, to 224,871,286 pounds.

Washington asparagus hits stores this week

- General News
Washington State’s family farmers and packers are readying for the 2022 season with their fresh, vibrant asparagus available at regional supermarkets, farmers markets and restaurants this week, into June.

GRAPHIC: A look at rising demand for asparagus

- Analysis
Asparagus volume in the U.S. rose 25 percent from 2020 to 2021, with nearly two-thirds coming from Mexico and almost one-third from Peru.

ProduceIQ: Prices tested as spring crops begin

- Analysis
A massive heatwave in California and record-breaking spring snowstorms in the Northeast are fighting to spoil our Sunday afternoon naps.

Peruvian asparagus exports slowly recover from pandemic

- International
Peruvian asparagus participation in the European market has seen a 30 percent increase so far in 2022.

Fresh boosts Peru to a rise in asparagus exports in 2021

- International
In 2021, Peruvian exports of asparagus (fresh, canned and frozen) reached 177 million kilos worth $541 million, registering an increase of 4.1 percent in volume and 3.5 percent in value when compared to 170 million kilos worth $523 million shipped in 2020.

ProduceIQ: Avocados resume, berries ripe for promotion

- Analysis
If it is true that “bad news is good news and no news is bad news,” then the avocado industry is doing just fine. Last week was quite a roller coaster for Avocados from Mexico.

Giumarra adds California spring asparagus through partnership

- General News
The Giumarra Companies announces the addition of California asparagus to its 52-week asparagus program.

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

- International
In the last five years, the demand for food in the U.S. has shown a sustained rise. This was reflected in the increase in imports, going from $53.2 billion in 2017 to $63.5 billion in 2021, reflecting a growth of 19 percent.