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Carlos Solf, Southern Specialties (USA): “Asparagus prices will rise once Canada and Michigan are done” – by FreshPlaza
Carlos Solf, from Southern Specialties (USA):
“Asparagus prices will rise once Canada and Michigan have finished their season.”
Current asparagus supply in the United States is good, with several regions currently in production, such as Michigan. In terms of imports, Canada, Peru, and Mexico are also shipping this vegetable. However, both Canada and Michigan are nearing the end of their season.
“As of now, asparagus production is equal to or slightly higher than last year,” says Carlos Solf, Vice President of Procurement at Southern Specialties, who adds that asparagus quality has been good across all regions. “Central Mexico is beginning its season, which will have an impact.”
The company ships its products from Grand Rapids (Michigan), McAllen (Texas), and its facilities in Pompano Beach (Florida).
A slightly shifted schedule compared to 2024
Regarding the season’s timing, all regions started one to two weeks later than initially forecast.
Demand remains steady, but “asparagus prices are currently $1 to $2 higher than in previous weeks,” notes Solf, who highlights that one of the main challenges is balancing costs with consumer demand. “A slight price increase can also be expected once Canada and Michigan have completed their production.”
For more information:
Charlie Eagle
Southern Specialties
Tel.: +1 (404) 949-0944
ceagle@southspec.com
www.southernspecialties.com
Publication date: Thursday, June 26, 2025
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Asparagus up 10%, blueberries drop sharply by FreshPlaza
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Asparagus up 10%, blueberries drop sharply
Movement from Mexico through Arizona is expected to increase slightly, though trading is slow and prices are lower. Large bunched 11-pound cartons sell for mostly $18.75–$20.75, standard for $15.75–$16.75. Michigan’s season is ending, and while movement will decrease, trading is very active. Prices for 28-pound large cartons are slightly higher. Jumbo 11-pound bunched cartons go for $28.75–$30.75, large for $26.75–$28.75, and standard for $26.75.
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Movement from Mexico through Texas is expected to decrease slightly. Trading is slow. Prices for conventional 60s and 84s are steady; others are lower. Cartons of 2-layer Hass: 32s are $60.25–$62.25, 36s mostly $58.25–$60.25, 40s mostly $56.25–$58.25, 48s mostly $54.25–$56.25, 60s mostly $37.25–$39.25, 70s mostly $31.25–$33.25, 84s mostly $24.25–$25.25. Organic 48s are $74.25–$76.25, 60s $62.25–$65.25, and 70s mostly $42.25–$46.25. Imports from Peru through Philadelphia and New York ports remain stable.
Blueberry
North Carolina’s season is ending, with decreasing movement. Prices remain unchanged: 12 1-pint flats mostly $18.00–$20.00. Mexico crossings through Arizona, California, and Texas are sharply down. Prices of 6-ounce cups are slightly higher: 12 6-ounce flats range from $12.00–$16.00, 1-pint cups mostly $20.00–$22.00; organic 1-pint cups are $24.00–$28.00. The Central and Southern California movement is also sharply lower. Flats of 12 6-ounce cups are $12.00–$16.00, 12 1-pint flats $20.00–$24.00, and 8 18-ounce containers $20.00–$24.00.
Cucumber
Mexico crossings through Texas are declining. Prices are slightly higher: 1 1/9-bushel cartons, medium mostly $11.95–$12.95, fair quality $5.95–$7.95, ordinary $4.95–$5.95, large $12.95–$13.95.The Otay Mesa movement is slightly down. Mediums are mostly $14.00–$16.00, fair $12.00, large $10.00–$11.00, 24s $6.00–$8.00, 36s mostly $8.95–$9.00.
Bell Pepper
Coachella Valley volume is steady. Trading is moderate, and prices are mostly unchanged. The green pepper supply is too low to establish a market. From South Georgia, movement is also steady. Jumbo and extra-large are mostly $13.35–$14.35, fair quality $6.35–$7.35.
Tomato
Florida West and South Carolina Districts are seeing increasing movement. Jumbo size is $11.00–$11.35, 5×6 and 6×6 are $10.00–$10.35, and 6×7 $7.00–$8.35. California’s Central District will begin reporting soon. Mexican crossings through Texas are decreasing with slow trade. Vine Ripes 2-layer 4x4s are $7.37–$7.95, 4x5s $7.39–$7.95, 5x5s $7.13, 5x6s $6.64; 25-pound loose 4×4–4x5s are $8.30–$8.95, 5×5–5x6s mostly $8.30.
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For more information:
USDA
Tel: +1 (202) 720-2791
Email: press@usda.gov
www.mymarketnews.ams.usda.gov
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Peru, First Quarter: Mangoes, Asparagus, and Blueberries Dominated Air Exports – via FreshPlaza
Between January and April 2025, Peruvian air exports reached 36,203 tons, a 32.2% increase compared to the same period last year. This was reported by the Foreign Trade Society of Peru (Comex Perú), which attributes the growth to higher volumes of products such as fresh mangoes, asparagus, and blueberries. Together, these three products accounted for 65.36% of the total volume shipped by air.
The main product exported by air during the first four months of the year was fresh mango, with 14,348 tons—a 70.7% year-on-year increase—representing 39.63% of total air exports.
Fresh or chilled asparagus ranked second with 7,420 tons, up 9.4% and representing 20.50%. Next came fresh blueberries with 1,896 tons, a 26.5% increase, accounting for 5.24% of the total.
Strong Growth in April 2025
In April 2025 alone, air exports reached 9,825 tons, up 69.9% compared to April 2024.
Fresh mango remained the top product with 3,537 tons—a surge of 287.7%—accounting for 36.0% of the monthly volume. Fresh or chilled asparagus followed with 2,136 tons, an 83.1% increase from last year, making up 21.74% of the total.
Other notable products included non-ground or powdered ginger (522 tons, -4%), fresh pomegranates (390 tons, -0.9%), and fresh blueberries (329 tons, +17.5%).
Source: agraria.pe
Cover photo: © Valentyn75 | Dreamstime
Publication date: Thursday, June 26, 2025
