Garlic
Want to harvest garlic earlier? Opt for winter cultivation
2023-08-25 00:00
The date for planting winter garlic is approaching. It is possible to obtain more regular bulbs from such a crop. In addition, garlic from a winter crop ripens earlier than garlic you plant in the spring.
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Garlic from Spain available in Canada year-round
2023-08-22 00:00
Spain is the world’s second largest producer and exporter of garlic. “For that reason, we selected Spain as a sourcing country when we expanded our product offering with garlic earlier this year,” says Aaron Quon with Oppy. “The country’s reputation for consistently producing
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China loses ground to Egypt in African markets
2023-08-18 00:00
The Egyptian garlic campaign is due to end in mid-September. According to Mohamed Shaaban, General Manager of Garlico Egypt, exporters are delighted with an exceptional season.
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Spain’s garlic sector warns of drop in yields and increase in costs
2023-08-17 08:00
The National Association of Producers and Marketers of Garlic (Anpca) has warned that the current Spanish garlic campaign has been low in yields due to drought and the 15% reduction in production area, in a year in which costs have almost doubled.
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Weather events cause troublesome situation in the garlic market
2023-07-18 00:00
New garlic is being shipped from Mexico right now while Spain, California, and China are in the middle stages of harvest. “These regions are just beginning to enter the market,” says Jim Provost with I Love Produce. In addition to these four countries/regions, the company also works
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"New puree has unique fresh garlic flavor"
2023-07-10 00:00
In the Netherlands, fresh garlic harvesting is in full swing at Beemster Garlic. "This year's weather extremes mean yields and grading are slightly lower. Some skins are missing across the board, which results in more waste and takes more work to process. Our stored crop is good quality, though.
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"Upheaval in the cultivation areas of fresh garlic in Germany due to drastic drop in prices"
2023-07-05 00:00
Contrary to some positive voices regarding the German garlic market, the situation for local growers does not seem to be improving. On the contrary, for the 31 producers of HWG Heide Wendland Gemüse GmbH & Co. KG, this could be the third year in a row in which they have to expect a drop in
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Spain/Córdoba: Significantly smaller garlic harvest expected
2023-07-05 00:00
Miguel del Pino, President of the Asaja Garlic Sector, told the last meeting of the O+G Committee of the Garlic Contracting Group of European Producer Countries, France, Italy, Portugal and Spain, in Rome that this year's garlic production in the province of Córdoba has increased by 15
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The president of the Garlic Sector at Asaja, Miguel del Pino, reported that the province of Cordoba's garlic production this year will be reduced by about 15 to 20% due to the impact of drought and the acreage being reduced by about 40% compared to the previous season.
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"Brazil, Central America and the Caribbean could be key markets for our Spanish garlic this year"
2023-07-04 00:00
"This year, the work and effort of our producers in Spain have again gone to waste at the beginning of the garlic campaign, in the months of May and June. A big squall remained in the Iberian Peninsula for more than 20 days and brought heavy storms and a lot of rainfall that has affected more
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Originally from Chile, elephant garlic is hardly found in Europe anymore. However, Robert Eder, managing director of Früchte Eder, has been offering the product at his company in Kirchham/Tutting for about five years. "A supplier from whom we mainly buy wine and Parmesan cheese introduced me to
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"Our main challenge is to maintain the same level of quality"
2023-06-30 00:00
The Egyptian garlic campaign is halfway through. With two months to go before the end of the season, growers are having to step up their efforts to maintain the same level of quality as at the start of the season, which is driving up prices. Mohamed Shaaban, CEO of Garlico, comments on the
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Vegetable prices have changed in Ukraine
2023-06-29 00:00
In the Ukrainian market, the range of vegetables is expanding. Shortages of summer vegetables and high demand have raised their prices. Young beetroot is offered for 1-1.20 euros, carrots sell for 1.50 euros. Young potatoes and onions cost around 1 euro. Expensive garlic is sold for up to 3
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Higher garlic prices this year
2023-06-29 00:00
Last week, the garlic division of the Spanish growers' association Asaja reported that about 30% of the garlic in its fields won't be harvested due to the impact of the persistent rains recorded in late May and early June. "I don't have access to exact figures, but I have heard that in
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30% of Spain's garlic acreage won't be harvested
2023-06-26 00:00
According to the president of the Garlic Sector at Asaja, Miguel del Pino, it is estimated that 30% of Spain's garlic acreage won't be harvested this season. This reduction is a consequence of the persistent rains recorded in late May and early June and will also result in a lower production volume.
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Affected by the reduction in the production of new garlic and the unsaleability of some products, due to mold, the price at origin is currently rising, and most overseas customers are in a wait-and-see state, while the enthusiasm for purchasing is not high. Mr. Wang is the sales manager of
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Kashmir will see a bumper garlic production this year
2023-06-20 00:00
The Agriculture Department of Kashmir is forecasting a bumper production of garlic this year. Prices have also gone up compared to previous years, officials said. Joint Director of the Agriculture Department of Kashmir, Mohd Younis Chowdhary, said last year valley produced 16,000 Mt of garlic
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Aglio Polesano Dop, Slow Food Val di Chiana Aglione, organic black garlic, Igp Tropea onion, Igp Margherita onion, Slow Food Giarratana onion, Slow Food Certaldo onion, Slow Food Acquaviva delle Fonti onion, shallot
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Part of Spanish Spring garlic crop affected by rains
2023-06-13 00:00
Rainfall in the last three weeks in southern Spain has interrupted and affected part of the early spring garlic harvest. It is still early to make any global assessments, but the supply is expected to be reduced due to the losses caused by excess moisture.
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“Losses in garlic cultivation are incalculable”
2023-06-07 00:00
According to the Executive Committee of ASAJA Cuenca, the latest storms have caused losses in garlic plantations. As detailed by the Secretary General of ASAJA Cuenca, Manuel Torrero, the storms affected the crops that were already cut and grouped for harvest, as well as the garlic that was
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