Garlic

Liliaceae – Garlic, Onions, and Shallots from Emilia Romagna is the title of the new publication by CheftoChef emiliaromagnacuochi, curated by gastronome Franco Chiarini and published by Maggioli Editore on the occasion of the establishment of the Slow Food Presidium for water onions. read more

The National Association of Garlic Producers and Marketers (ANPCA) presented the Strategic Plan for the Spanish Garlic Sector 2024 during its Ordinary General Assembly held last April. The mentioned document outlines the guidelines for action that this Association will follow. read more

This week marks the beginning of the garlic harvesting season, which includes the early Spring variety, in regions like the Spanish province of Granada. The rains this spring have created ideal conditions for a promising season ahead, with expectations of good production, large garlic sizes, and increasing prices. read more

Garlic from different origins continuously enters the European market, but Armenia, as a country of origin, is not widely recognized yet. However, if garlic producer Fruity Garden has its say, that is about to change. The company, located in the Armenian capital, Yerevan, is currently primarily focused on... read more

The president of the Garlic Section of Asaja, Miguel del Pino, has reported the start of harvesting and mechanized uprooting of garlic in the province of Córdoba, in a campaign that anticipates a reduced harvest due to a decrease of over 50% in planted area. read more

The garlic campaign started in the second week of May in the Spanish region of Andalusia, where the acreage has been reduced by 20% to 25% each season in the last two campaigns. "In general, producers are acting in a highly professional manner and are managing their crops well." read more

Many farmers have refrained from planting crops because they did not have sufficient water resources to ensure the secure development of the crops. This decrease in cultivation compared to the previous season, in which there was already a significant decline, read more

David Zheng from Jining Martin International Trade Co., Ltd. introduced the new garlic crop, mentioning that it is smaller in size but of excellent quality. Despite a slight decrease in this year's production, the reduction is not significant. In particular, early garlic production in Henan has... read more

The prices of ginger have sharply risen worldwide in the past month, leading to an unprecedented demand for this once exotic and now regional staple food, as reported by EastFruit. Industry experts attribute the price increase to critical reasons. read more

Biesheuvel Knoflook has fresh garlic from Italy available for the fourth year in a row. According to Thijs Boersma, "Italian garlic serves as a great transition to the Dutch season starting in mid-June." The garlic from Italy comes in two sizes: 50+ mm and 60+ mm. read more

Miguel del Pino, president of Asaja's Garlic Sector, announced that the garlic harvest and mechanized collection of garlic in the province of Córdoba has begun. The sector anticipates a decrease in the harvest volume as the area dedicated to this crop has been reduced by 50% compared to the previous season. read more

The IGP Purple Garlic from Las Pedroñeras has once again been recognized at the 'Campo y Alma' Gran Selección Awards, the oldest awards given by the Government of Castilla-La Mancha. This marks the sixth time that they have received one of these awards.

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A street vendor in China has caused a sensation by stir-frying durian with strawberries, carrots, MSG, and garlic. This unique combination has sparked online debates about its creativity versus its unconventional nature. The dish, also featuring sugar and soy sauce, was served on rice and has received. read more

The ongoing impact of climate change is increasingly affecting rural areas and leading to a higher proportion of category II garlic in France. In response, the French Interprofessional Garlic Association is encouraging the food industry to utilize dehydrated garlic purées and garlic sourced from France. read more

From now on, through this collaboration, the PDO will have them at their events while the chefs will continue to promote their intense aroma, spiciness, high allicin content, and best preservation methods. These are: read more

The IGP Purple Garlic of Las Pedroñera has organized, on the occasion of Garlic Day, a quiz with questions related to the product, to give to

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W Illinois, specialty growers are actively engaging in spring preparations. Tony Pferschy from Garlic Breath Farms in the northern region reports the commencement of planting 70,000 garlic bulbs and managing 5,000 to 10,000 plants, including peppers, tomatoes, and potatoes, within his. read more

Garlic bulbs are typically planted before the first hard frost in the fall. As spring arrives, shoots emerge from the ground while the flavorful and pungent bulb continues to develop underground until it is ready for harvesting in early summer. In 2023, Canadian farmers planted a record high of 950 hectares of garlic. read more

During the Ordinary General Assembly of the National Association of Spanish Garlic Producers and Merchants (Anpca), held on April 4th, the data regarding garlic cultivation was presented. Specifically, the cultivated area for garlic in Spain has decreased by read more

They show that the area under garlic cultivation in Spain has fallen by over 30% in the past two seasons compared to the area in 2022. According to the association's secretary, José Carlo Arroyo (Proaco S.L.), this demonstrates the major production difficulties in the sector, particularly in the area of garlic cultivation.
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