2023 Michigan Asparagus Season Kicks Off

The Michigan Asparagus season is almost here, and consumers are excited to head into stores to incorporate this popular summer vegetable into their meal plans. Harvest preparation is underway, and growers are working diligently to deliver fresh asparagus from the field to retail shelves. This year’s crop promises thick, tender, and firm asparagus – all signs of a nutritious and flavorful harvest. 

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.