What the 2026 asparagus season taught us

? What the 2026 asparagus season taught us

Every asparagus season brings new challenges. Weather conditions change, labour availability remains uncertain, and production costs continue to rise.

After this season, we spoke with customers using our harvesting and processing solutions. Although every company is different, one conclusion stood out:

Automation is no longer just about reducing labour. It's about creating a more reliable production process.

Our customers told us they experienced:

✅ Less dependence on seasonal labour
✅ Better and more consistent product quality
✅ Easier harvest planning and more control during peak periods
✅ Lower harvesting and processing costs through improved efficiency
✅ More peace of mind throughout the season

One result stood out in particular:

100% of the growers said our harvesting machine met their expectations, and every customer experienced an improvement in asparagus quality after introducing machine harvesting. 

Many also mentioned something that is difficult to express in numbers:

"Once you gain experience with the machine, you wouldn't want to work without it anymore." 

The same trend is visible in our processing lines. Growers and packers are looking for complete solutions that make their businesses less vulnerable to labour shortages while improving consistency, efficiency and product quality.

For us, this confirms that innovation isn't about replacing people.

It's about helping growers and processors continue producing successfully—today and in the years ahead.

Thank you to all our customers for sharing their experiences and helping us improve our machines every season.