Peru and Mexico face a low supply of asparagus

(Agraria.pe) El Niño has caused a decrease in Peru's asparagus supply this season. Typically, Peruvian supply peaks at this time of year. “However, volumes have been lighter than normal, as El Niño affected the ferns during the summer,” says Walter Yager of Alpine Fresh. Supply has been reduced by approximately 30 percent, and is not expected to return to normal until summer 2024. Since Peru represents around 50 percent of Alpine Fresh's asparagus program, it is an extremely important country of origin . Peru is also the second largest producer of asparagus in the world, behind China. In addition to Peru, Alpine Fresh also imports from Mexico 12 months a year. However, supply from Mexico, the world's third largest producer of asparagus, is also a challenge this winter. “Supply problems in Mexico have aggravated the availability problem,” says Yager. “This ...