Organto Foods Inc., an integrated provider of value-added organic vegetables and fruits announced that it has begun expanding distribution of organic asparagus to European markets, leveraging its year-round supply chain that has been developed and refined over the past number of months.
With the pending conclusion of the local supply season in Europe , distribution of Organto sourced organic asparagus is being expanded to include a diverse range of customers located in the United Kingdom, Spain, France, Denmark and Sweden, in addition to existing sales in the Netherlands and with an on-line retailer. With this expansion in distribution, weekly volumes are expected to range between 4,000 – 6,000 kilograms representing weekly revenues of approximately CDN$36,000 to CDN$66,000 1.
As supply expands from existing and new supply partners, Organto plans to continue adding new points of distribution for the product throughout Europe. Organto's current year-round supply program utilizes strategic growers located in Peru and Argentina , with current plans to expand supply from sources in Mexico over the course of 2019.
"We are very pleased to be expanding distribution of our organic asparagus offering throughout Europe." commented Rients van der Wal, CEO of Organto Europe BV. "Demand for organic asparagus continues to grow globally and we are excited to have established these new points of distribution in hand with the refinement and expansion of our supply chain."
Demand for organic asparagus market continues to grow as consumers seek medicinal benefits provided from asparagus. Asparagus is considered medicinal because it aids in maintaining cholesterol and blood pressure levels. It has high vitamin K content that promotes blood clotting and it contains more than 1gm of soluble fiber per cup that helps in lowering the risk of heart diseases. Asparagus also has good anti-inflammatory properties and high levels of antioxidants, both of which help in reducing the risk of heart diseases.
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