Onion
"Differences in the quality of onions can be confusing for consumers, and the decrease in price was partly unnecessary."
2024-04-12 00:00
In recent weeks, the price of onions has drastically dropped. The decline was somewhat unexpected, but after a period of volatility, it has resulted in a more stable market and created new opportunities. It is now important to focus on market stabilization; further reducing the price will not yield any...
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An investment of 8 million in onion storage facilities in Romania.
2024-04-11 00:00
Argedava Novaci Agricultural Cooperative, located near Bucharest, Romania, with 800 hectares of farmland, is planning to invest EUR 8 million in an onion storage and conditioning facility. This project is intended to take advantage of the price variations between periods of overproduction and spring, when...
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Competing effectively in the vegetable market
2024-04-11 00:00
Close to Qonce (King William's Town), the potatoes on Thulani Magida's farm Juta Agritech will be harvested in May. Throughout the year they grow cabbage, pumpkin, and butternuts, which will rotate with green mealies (corn) in summer, onion and carrots in winter. Right: Thulani Magida of Juta...
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Competing effectively in the vegetable market
2024-04-11 00:00
Close to Qonce (King William's Town), potatoes on Thulani Magida's farm Juta Agritech will be harvested in May. Throughout the year, they also grow cabbage, pumpkin, and butternuts, which will be rotated with green mealies (corn) in summer, and onion and carrots in winter. Pictured on the right is Thulani Magida of Juta...
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The Argedava Novaci Agricultural Cooperative, located near Bucharest, Romania, with 800 hectares of cultivation land, is planning to invest EUR 8 million in an onion storage and conditioning facility. This project aims to take advantage of the price differences between periods of overproduction and spring, when.
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MARKET UPDATE:
Mexico/Texas Rio Grande Valley: David DeBerry from Southwest Onion Growers in McAllen, TX, reported on April 10 that business is thriving in both growing regions. According to David, "Movement is very good on both Mexican and the new Texas onions." He also mentioned that "Total Mexico crossings spiked up a bit for about a." read more
Mexico/Texas Rio Grande Valley: David DeBerry from Southwest Onion Growers in McAllen, TX, reported on April 10 that business is thriving in both growing regions. According to David, "Movement is very good on both Mexican and the new Texas onions." He also mentioned that "Total Mexico crossings spiked up a bit for about a." read more
The quality of onions has been excellent so far, and the weather has been great too.
2024-04-11 00:00
MARKET UPDATE
Mexico/Texas Rio Grande Valley: David DeBerry from Southwest Onion Growers in McAllen, TX, reported on April 10th that business is thriving in both growing regions. "We are experiencing strong sales for both Mexican and the new Texas onions," David stated. "Total crossings from Mexico have increased slightly recently, leading to an uptick in demand." read more
Mexico/Texas Rio Grande Valley: David DeBerry from Southwest Onion Growers in McAllen, TX, reported on April 10th that business is thriving in both growing regions. "We are experiencing strong sales for both Mexican and the new Texas onions," David stated. "Total crossings from Mexico have increased slightly recently, leading to an uptick in demand." read more
The House of Representatives is keeping tabs on the supply of onions and price stability in the Philippines.
2024-04-10 00:00
The House of Representatives is monitoring the situation of local onion farmers in the Philippines to guarantee a steady supply and stable prices. The House Committee on Agriculture, in partnership with various government agencies, is investigating strategies to prevent hoarding and manipulation.
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The House of Representatives in the Philippines is monitoring the supply and price stability of onions.
2024-04-10 00:00
The House of Representatives is monitoring the situation of local onion farmers in the Philippines to guarantee a steady supply and stable prices. The House Committee on Agriculture, working with different government agencies, is looking into strategies to prevent hoarding and manipulation.
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"The Canary Islands demand large onions virtually all year round, especially during the peak season"
2024-04-09 00:00
The onion season is nearing its end, as the stocks in cold storage are almost depleted. Meanwhile, the harvest date for the first Spring onions approaches. "This season, we haven't had the volumes of other years, but the demand has been quite smooth, without any sharp fluctuations. So sales have
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Fruit and vegetable price trends in Italy as at 8 April
2024-04-09 00:00
The strawberry and asparagus campaign is in full swing. The sale of the Italian white onion is coming to an end in the markets and the variegated radicchio campaign is coming to an end. Last stops also for the Romanesco artichoke. At the beginning of May, the production of broad beans will come to an end.
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Market analysts from EastFruitreport that Kazakhstan, alongside its neighbors Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan, has encountered a significant oversupply of onions within its domestic market, a challenge that remains unresolved on the export front. February 2023 saw a dramatic decline in Kazakhstan’s
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Will Asia’s acute onion shortage become the norm in coming years?
2024-04-04 00:00
Amidst soaring onion prices in the Philippines, recurrent export bans from India – once the top global exporter—and Pakistan’s burgeoning onion imports, questions emerge about the potential for change in the near term. What drives these supply issues for a vegetable that’s widely
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Will Asia’s acute onion shortage become the norm in coming years?
2024-04-04 00:00
Amidst soaring onion prices in the Philippines, recurrent export bans from India – once the top global exporter—and Pakistan’s burgeoning onion imports, questions emerge about the potential for change in the near term. What drives these supply issues for a vegetable that’s widely
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Fruit and vegetable price trends in Italy as at 1 April
2024-04-03 00:00
The strawberry campaign continues with good quality, both from Basilicata and Campania; the season for Tarocco oranges closes: Italian blond varieties, such as Ovali, are on the way. Italian onion production closed well in advance and with the delay
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Fruit and vegetable price trends in Italy as at 1 April
2024-04-03 00:00
The strawberry campaign continues with good quality, both from Basilicata and Campania; the season for Tarocco oranges closes: Italian blond varieties, such as Ovali, are on the way. Italian onion production closed well in advance and with the delay
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Egyptian onion exports resume after a six-month ban
2024-04-02 00:00
The start of April marks the end of the Egyptian government's ban on onion exports. According to Mohamad Hassan, Export Sales Manager at Al Gamal, this year's production is sufficient and far exceeds the needs of the local market. "With the expiry of the onion export ban, initially set until
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Sustained trade and very good quality for sweet Cévennes onions
2024-04-02 00:00
The 2023 season of sweet Cévennes onions is drawing to a close. The last products left the packing station on February 20th. Philippe Boisson, producer of sweet Cévennes onions and president of the cooperative Origine Cévennes, looks back on the campaign and discusses the next season as well
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The Dutch onion market has shown a downward trend in recent weeks, impacting exports. "The mood is lacking, and no markets are taking large volumes. Since the market's declining, orders are only placed as necessary," says Maarten van Damme of Dacomex. "It's a peculiar situation. Last season's
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Cheap onions from Egypt are to flood Europe in the coming days?
2024-04-01 00:00
Despite the lack of official statements from the Egyptian government on the issue of the onion export ban, which was extended until March 31, 2024 inclusive, most market participants are confident that from April 1 they will be able to resume export shipments. EastFruit analysts note that there
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