Asparagus imports from Peru continue to climb
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| 20 May 2022
Overview of asparagus from Peru in the U.S. market, complemented by charts from Agronometrics. Original published on May 17, 2022.
Peruvian fresh asparagus continues to enjoy a prominent place in the U.S. market.
Source: USDA Market News via Agronometrics.
(Agronometrics users can view this chart with live updates here)
In 2021, U.S. imports from Peru increased nine percent over the previous year, according to USDA statistics, to 224,871,286 pounds. Ranked as a principal source country for fresh asparagus, Peruvian imports account for almost US $274 million annually.
At the Peruvian Asparagus Importers Association’s (PAIA) May 12, 2022 meeting, members discussed industry topics and other points related to the continued supply from Peru. “As a significant source of fresh asparagus, Peruvian supply contributes to keeping U.S. retail and foodservice stocked with a consistent, quality supply of this fantastic product,” says Walter Yager of Alpine Fresh in Doral, Florida, and co-chair of PAIA. “Our upcoming supplies look excellent and should allow for great promotional and sales opportunities.”
Yager and co-chair Jay Rodriguez of Crystal Valley Foods in Miami, Florida, will continue leading PAIA during 2022 and 2023, providing consistency for the association’s vision and activities. “Peru is a significant contributor to the U.S. consumer’s table and we want to ensure an uninterrupted supply of this nutritious item,” says Rodriguez. “For more than 20 years, our association has been dedicated to improving trade in Peruvian asparagus. It’s such an important vegetable for our customers, both retail and foodservice, and for consumers as well.”
The association will focus its efforts in 2022 on working with trade press, supermarkets and consumers to educate them more about the benefits of fresh asparagus. As U.S. consumers look for alternative, interesting, and healthy products, the association anticipates increasing consumption and demand for fresh asparagus in 2022.
Source: USDA Market News via Agronometrics.
(Agronometrics users can view this chart with live updates here)
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