Garlic

Garlic production in Mendoza continues to solidify its position as a major contributor to the region's agriculture, offering substantial employment opportunities and generating foreign currency earnings for Argentina. The area boasts approximately 12,000 to 14,000 hectares of garlic fields, cultivated by around 1,200 to 1,300 producers. read more

The export season for Egyptian dried garlic is entering its final stretch under difficult conditions. Faced with weakening demand from Brazil and the imminent arrival of new Chinese and Spanish harvests on the market, Egyptian exporters are bracing for a slow close to what was widely described as a challenging season. read more

Jörg Sturmberg founded his now-established company JERSA Fruchtimport in the mid-1980s. At that time, the garlic import business was still in its infancy, but garlic has since become a staple ingredient in almost every kitchen and a year-round product. read more

The peak harvest season for this year's garlic started in early May. The overall quality of garlic is satisfactory this year, with a higher percentage of large-sized bulbs. Prices for garlic in the 4.5–5.0 cm size category are expected to be slightly higher than the same period last year, remaining… read more

Eksport czosnku egipskiego do Unii Europejskiej wzrósł do 19 555 ton w 2025 roku, w porównaniu do około 9 655 ton w 2024 roku, według hiszpańskiego stowarzyszenia ASAJA. Egipt stał się drugim największym dostawcą czosnku dla UE po Chinach. Producenci hiszpańscy twierdzą, że egipski czosnek trafił na europejski rynek. read more

Mimo obiecującej poprawy w środku sezonu, egipscy eksporterzy czosnku zgłaszają, że popyt pozostaje słaby na kilku międzynarodowych rynkach. Tylko brazylijski rynek pozostaje aktywny, co odzwierciedla się w cenach, jak twierdzi Mohamed Awwad, dyrektor generalny Al Awwad for Import and Export. Eksporterzy read more

The new garlic harvest season started in May in Jinxiang, one of China's main garlic-producing regions. Despite a higher-than-expected production, the market is facing pressure from a growing supply, increasing export volumes, and falling prices. read more

The Romanian government has approved a de minimis aid scheme for garlic production in 2026 with the aim of increasing domestic output and reducing import dependence. Under the program, growers can receive support of €3,000 (US$3,450) per hectare. The total budget allocated to the scheme is 60 million euros. read more

With the arrival of the 2026 new-season Chinese garlic in the market, the main production area in Shandong has reached its peak harvest stage. This year, the garlic growth in Shandong has been positive, with a slight increase in yield compared to last year. read more

Polfarm communicates more than 30 years of experience, farming on over 800 hectares, and a strong position in carrots, beetroot, and other root vegetables. It's one of those examples of a Polish company that, instead of going the small-scale local route, moved from the start toward scale and advanced technology — aimed at working with retail chains, not with regional wholesalers. read more

Ukraina dodała nowy odmianę czosnku zimowego "Ocheretinsky Purple" do Państwowego Rejestru Odmian Roślin. Odmiana została opracowana przez Agroinnovation do produkcji przemysłowej, przetwórstwa i zastosowań w gastronomii. Według firmy, dostępny jest już wystarczający materiał siewny. read more

The garlic harvest season in the province of Cordoba is set to begin around May 15, starting with the Spring variety and ending with purple garlic. Miguel del Pino, President of ASAJA Cordoba's garlic sector, forecasts a 40%-50% increase in the crop compared to last year, which slightly exceeded. read more

The current export campaign for Egyptian garlic is gaining momentum, despite a slow start, according to Mohamed Maatouk, CEO of R M Fresh. He explains, "The season took a turn in April, with a surge in orders from countries that rely on imported garlic or." read more