Garlic

Friday, 10th October was a special day for the Denimpex team. "We celebrated the 70th anniversary of our beautiful family business with the entire team," says Joey Deen, representing the third generation. "Denimpex was one of the pioneers in importing onions to Europe from New Zealand and Egypt." read more

The Ibero-American Meeting on Garlic Science and Cultivation (EICCA 2025) has concluded after two busy days, transforming the town of Pulpí into the global hub for a crop that is both strategically and socially important: garlic. Over 300 professionals, researchers, producers, and marketers were in attendance. read more

Chiński rynek czosnku niedawno doświadczył niewielkich fluktuacji. Uporczywe jesiennie opady deszczu opóźniły okres sadzenia na nowy sezon czosnkowy, wpływając na oczekiwania rynku dotyczące przyszłej produkcji. Według dyrektora Zhang z firmy Jining Greenstream Fruit & Vegetable Co., Ltd. read more

The garlic and onion sector in Spain is currently facing a critical moment. Despite a productive season in terms of volume and quality, the export capacity and profitability of national producers are being threatened by high production and logistics costs, as well as pressure from... read more

For over a century, Piacenza white garlic, also known as White Garlic of Monticelli d'Ongina, has been the pride of a territory that has turned it into a symbol and engine of wealth, earning it the nickname "White Gold". An identity crop, read more

Growers Packers has introduced Garly, a new brand of freshly peeled garlic, now available in the European retail market. Peeled garlic has been popular in the foodservice industry due to its convenience, and is now making its way onto supermarket shelves. Garlic is a commonly used ingredient in cooking, but the task of peeling it can be time-consuming. read more

The garlic industry in South Africa is growing, with support from farmers in multiple provinces who are working to improve the local supply chain. The South African Garlic Growers Association (SAGGA) was created to advocate for producers and tackle industry-wide challenges. According to SAGGA, the most... read more

Świeży czosnek jest niezbędny dla europejskich kucharzy. Jest używany w różnego rodzaju potrawach, od szybkich smażonych dań po gourmet aioli. Import w 2024 roku wyniósł 281 000 ton. Kraje rozwijające się dostarczyły jedną trzecią rynku, gdy hiszpańscy producenci zaczęli przechodzić na kolorowe odmiany. Chiny eksportują najwięcej białego. read more

The Spanish National Association of Garlic Producers and Marketers (ANPCA) has expressed serious concern about the challenging situation in the sector, characterized by a series of unprecedented events that pose a threat to the future of garlic farms in Spain and the European Union. read more

On September 17th, the Mazurkas Conference Center in Warsaw will host the 19th edition of Fresh Market, the most important B2B event for the fresh fruit and vegetable sector in Central and Eastern Europe. read more

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​Fresh Market 2025 will host a large delegation of twenty Turkish companies exporting fresh fruits and vegetables, representing diverse segments of the country’s dynamically growing sector. read more

"With a special focus on Chinese purple garlic, this Andean region stands out not only for its geographical location but also for the high yield of its crops, which exceeded 10 tons per hectare in the last season," he says. read more

Last Thursday, the French Garlic Trade Association (ANIAIL) organized a video conference to launch the 2025 French garlic campaign. Christiane Pieters, president of ANIAIL, and Hélène Rouffaud, coordinator of the association, spoke alongside representatives from various regions. read more

Lebanese grower Fresh Products has announced its expansion into the European carrot and garlic market, after achieving success in the Middle East and West African markets, as stated by its CEO, Alaa Al Homsi. The company has been cultivating carrots locally in Lebanon for 15 years. read more

The European fruit and vegetable campaign is currently characterized by contrasts. There is a low garlic harvest in Spain, potato overproduction in France, and unstable onion prices influencing the market for these products in Europe. Yohan Lanoë, the head of the Lanoë Group, has analyzed the situation. read more

Mendoza, the main garlic producer in Argentina, is getting ready for the upcoming season. The focus is on a crucial decision by Brazil regarding the extension of the anti-dumping regulations on Chinese garlic. There are optimistic expectations in terms of both quality and quantity. Brazil currently imports around 75% of its garlic from Argentina. read more

South Africa's largest ginger and garlic importer, Bosina Food, is currently interviewing candidates for the position of farm manager on their newly-acquired vegetable farm south of Tzaneen. They have big plans to establish a ginger crop on the farm in the future. read more

In the 2025/2026 season, Spain anticipates a decrease in Spring garlic production as a result of the impact of spring rains. Similarly, Morado garlic production is also expected to decline due to the intense heat experienced since mid-May. "Due to the spring rains, I believe our Spring garlic production per hectare will be lower." read more

The Egyptian garlic campaign is ongoing with shipments being sent out from cold storage. Prices for Category I garlic are currently at their peak for the season due to high demand and low competition, as reported by Mohamed Shaaban, the CEO of Garlico. "We began loading garlic from cold storage on August 15, after storing it since early June. read more