AIDA announced that all its ships will now offer German asparagus in various dishes during the 2025 asparagus season, which runs until mid-June. The company said in a press release that May 5 is the Day of German Asparagus, highlighting the origin and quality of the ingredient. AIDA added that the regional culinary offering is crucial for the company.
"The responsible handling of our food onboard our ships is important to us. We want to offer our guests the best quality in the selection and offer of our dishes on board," said René Thiersch, senior culinary manager at AIDA.
"For us, this includes where we get our products from. Buying regionally is good for the purchasing and transport processes and strengthens local cooperation and economy," added Thiersch.
The company said the strawberry season is also on its way, and the fleet will be using fresh strawberries from northern Germany. Since 2024, AIDA has worked with Karls, Germany's largest strawberry grower.
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