Southern Specialties Shipping Michigan Asparagus; Charlie Eagle and Carlos Solf Comment


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Fri. May 22nd, 2026 - by ANUK Staff

POMPANO BEACH, FL - Southern Specialties, Inc. announced the company has started shipping Michigan asparagus. This will mark the fourth season in which the company is shipping one of the most anticipated crops of the season.

Charlie Eagle, Vice President of Business Development, Southern Specialties
Charlie Eagle, Vice President of Business Development, Southern Specialties

“The Michigan deal has grown to become an important part of the year-round asparagus programs we are known for,” said Charlie Eagle, Vice President of Business Development. "The fresh Spring appeal of this asparagus is amazing!”

Carlos Solf, Vice President of Procurement, Southern Specialties
Carlos Solf, Vice President of Procurement, Southern Specialties

“Favorable weather is helping produce very good quality product this season,” said Carlos Solf, Vice President of Procurement for Southern Specialties. “We anticipate good supplies into the third week of June.”

Southern Specialties ships Michigan asparagus from Kent City, Michigan, and the company’s facility in Pompano Beach, Florida.

Southern Specialties, Inc. announced the company has started shipping Michigan asparagus
Southern Specialties, Inc. announced the company has started shipping Michigan asparagus

Southern Specialties is a grower, importer, processor, and shipper of a variety of specialty products grown in Central America, South America, Mexico, Canada, and the U.S. The company distributes from its Pompano Beach, Florida headquarters, and facilities in San Luis, Arizona, and Kent City, Michigan.


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