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ProduceIQ: Summertime sadness strikes produce markets

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Produce markets repeat history with a week defined by declining prices. This week marks the beginning of the summer doldrums—a six-week period in which produce prices wilt along with the rest of us in the summer heat.

Michigan asparagus reviews spring-summer promotions

- General News
As the Michigan Asparagus season ends, retail promotions, a new website, social promotions and a giveaway collaboration mark key highlights of the 2023 season.

Bad weather limits Peruvian asparagus exports

- International
Peruvian Asparagus Importers Association discussed the asparagus industry 2023 production difficulties at their June 22nd, PAIA Board Meeting, in Miami Florida.

Michigan Asparagus unveils video series

- General News
The Michigan Asparagus Advisory Board is thrilled to announce the release of its 2023 video series that celebrates the exceptional flavor and numerous benefits of Michigan asparagus.

2023 Michigan asparagus season kicks off

- General News
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.

Asparagus, mangos, blueberries lead Peruvian exports

- International
In the first two months of 2023, Peruvian exports by air reached 14,502 tons, reflecting a contraction of 2.1 percent compared to the volume shipped in the same period of the previous year, according to ComexPerú.

Washington asparagus hits stores this week

- General News
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.

ProduceIQ: Winter storm roils Western markets

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It’s not every day that snow in LA County is responsible for flight delays across the U.S. Winter storm Piper brought heavy wind, rain, and, yes, snow to So-Cal this past weekend.

Peruvian asparagus exports slip in 2022

- International
Peru closed the 2022 export season with negative results, primarily due to the increase in the production in Europe, as well as the growth of the Mexican supply and the tightening of phytosanitary requirements in the U.S.

ProduceIQ: Another winter storm stresses markets

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Cool weather tightens domestic supply and ups overall produce prices. For the second week in a row, a winter storm is bringing much-needed hydration to parched California, albeit while causing some temporary havoc for growers and shippers across Central and North America.