Fresh Washington Asparagus Hits Stores This Week

From the first spears poking up, to picking and packing, Washington State’s 2023 asparagus season is underway. Consumers can expect the harvest in stores starting this week, carrying into mid-to late-June.

Peruvian Asparagus Importers Association Issues 2021/2022 Fresh Asparagus Statistics, Category Trends and Demographics Report

The Peruvian Asparagus Importers Association (PAIA) has released its 2021/2022 Fresh Asparagus Statistics, Category Trends and Demographics Report. “PAIA encourages retailers to take advantage of the expected increase of consumer consumption in the Northeast Region,” says Priscilla Lleras-Bush of PAIA. 

Michigan Asparagus Season In Full Swing

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. Now with the season in full swing, Michigan asparagus is offering excellent quality this year, with spear tips that are not only tight but also extremely flavorful.

Todd Greiner Farms Announces New Hires

Todd Greiner Farms Packing, LLC. (TGF), a leading Michigan asparagus grower/packer/shipper, announces the expansion of their sales department with new hires Mike Fuher and Steve Rudat.

Giumarra Adds California-Grown Asparagus

February 7, 2022 Giumarra

The Giumarra Companies announces the addition of California asparagus to its 52-week asparagus program. The new volume is offered in partnership with Stockton, California-based grower and shipper Greg Paul Produce Sales, sole commercial marketer of California-grown asparagus.