Latest News From Peruvian Asparagus

Supplies of Peruvian asparagus should be plentiful for festive holiday meals, and importers say quality should be good.

Pompano Beach, Fla.-based Southern Specialties has handled Peruvian asparagus since 2001 and has year-round supply to offer customers, said Charlie Eagle, vice president of business development.

Los Angeles-based Progressive Produce has a year-round supply of Peruvian asparagus, but the company sees peak supply from July through February.

Peruvian asparagus is always reliable for Miami, Fla.-based Crystal Valley Foods.

By volume, U.S. imports of Peruvian asparagus in 2020 totaled 93,652 metric tons, up 2.6% compared with 91,266 metric tons in 2019 and up 7% from 2010.

The Packer is seeking input from Peruvian asparagus suppliers for the July 19 Peruvian Asparagus Section.

Importers of Peruvian asparagus continue to see increased demand for bagged product.

Read a couple updates on companies involved in importing Peruvian asparagus into the U.S.

Importers report good volume and quality for Peruvian asparagus, with interest expected to tick up as production in numerous other regions finishes up.

Catch up on companies involved in the Peruvian asparagus import deal.