Brits cut back on asparagus as inflation continues to bite
Higher prices have seen UK shoppers rein in their spend on asparagus by £1.85 million in the last 12 months.
Wed 06/12/2023 by Julie Butler
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Brits swapping out asparagus for cheaper foods
Price inflation has seen struggling British shoppers rein in their spend on fresh asparagus by over £12.4 million (≈€14.1m).
Fri 12/05/2023 by Julie Butler
Why Asparagus is among the world’s healthiest foods
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The next British Asparagus Conference will take place on June 26th 2024
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Understanding asparagus tip breakdown
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Asparagus in the age of Brexit
The UK asparagus sector views the new migration restrictions with trepidation, as the struggles to recruit pickers seem set to [...]
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Field operations associated with UK asparagus production (e.g. re-ridging, sub-soiling, spray operations, harvest traffic) can result in progressive and severe [...]
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