Southern Specialties expands Mexican asparagus deal
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| 5 February 2021
Overview of the Mexican asparagus supply, complemented by charts from Agronometrics. Original published on February 03, 2021.
Pompano Beach, Fla.-based Southern Specialties is ramping up its expanded Mexican asparagus deal, according to a news release.
The company is expanding its volume of asparagus from Mexico to satisfy demand from retail, club store and foodservice customers, according to a news release. The company will be shipping asparagus, grown in Caborca, Mexico until mid-April.
Volumes (in Kg) of asparagus from Mexico in the US Market
Source: USDA Market News via Agronometrics.
(Agronometrics users can view this chart with live updates here)
“The northern Mexico deal is a vital portion of our year-round asparagus program.” Kristen Francisco, the company’s director of sales, said in the release. “We continue to grow year-over-year volumes, from this region, and increase our customer base. We are looking forward to an active season.”
Origin of asparagus in the US Market
Source: USDA Market News via Agronometrics.
(Agronometrics users can view this chart with live updates here)
The firm’s Mexican asparagus is available in both 11-pound and 28-pound cases and packed in all sizes from small to jumbo. The company is also shipping organic asparagus in 11-pound cartons, according to the release.
Volumes (in Kg) of organic asparagus from Mexico in the US Market
Source: USDA Market News via Agronometrics.
(Agronometrics users can view this chart with live updates here)
Mexican asparagus from Southern Specialties in both less than truckload and straight loads, from San Luis, Ariz., and Pompano Beach, Fla. shipping points, according to the release.
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