Movement of asparagus from Peru through South Florida expected to remain about the same

Every year, the produce industry also uses Memorial Day week as an important gauge tool to see if fruits and vegetables will have a strong start to the summer months. They promote fresh produce and other food items on the front pages of grocery stores' weekly circulars around the country. Some of the popular products with consumers during the summer months are watermelons, cantaloupes, corn on the cob, zucchini, cherries, peaches, and grapes. Vegetable kabobs are also growing in popularity because they are easy to make and offer consumers a healthier alternative option. This Memorial Day, whether people are grilling or going out to eat, take a few moments to honor and remember those Americans that sacrificed their lives for our nation. The movement of asparagus from Peru imports through South Florida ports of entry is expected to remain about the same. Trading jumbo moderate, others fairly slow. Prices jumbo slightly higher, others lower. 11-pound cartons bunched green jumbo ...