Onion

Australia is home to over 1,800 orchid species, many of which are not found anywhere else. However, these unique plants are increasingly threatened. For research scientist Dr. Heidi Zimmer, her favorite orchid changes over time, but currently, it is the Common Onion Orchid (Microtis unifolia). "It's small and underrated," she says. read more

Bangladesh's Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) has authorized new onion imports from India to address rising domestic prices. The Ministry of Agriculture confirmed that 50 companies received Import Permits (IP) for a combined 1,500 tons after an automated verification and selection process. read more

Egypt is consistently improving its status as a leading global provider of fresh fruits and vegetables. The increasing demand in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, along with seasonal shortages in other regions, are fueling the country's fast-growing export industry. Publicly accessible data on production is also contributing to this trend. read more

The State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan has revised the list of goods subject to VAT based on a fixed tax base, highlighting items with potential risks. This update was made in response to input from businesses that import products from the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). read more

Sunions, a tearless variety of onion developed through extensive breeding efforts, will be back on UK retail shelves in early December. The onions will be sold under Waitrose's No. 1 FreshPlaza brand. read more

Ceny cebuli na Ukrainie nadal szybko spadają, a poziom hurtowy w kraju wynosi obecnie od 3 do 8 hrywien za kilogram (od 0,08 do 0,21 USD), średnio o 22 procent niższy niż pod koniec ubiegłego tygodnia. W porównaniu do grudnia 2024 roku, ceny spadły o 68 procent. Raportuje Finway.

In Ukraine, onion prices continue to decrease rapidly, with domestic wholesale levels now at 3 to 8 hryvnias per kilogram (US$0.08 to 0.21), averaging 22 per cent lower than at the end of last week. Year on year, prices have fallen by 68 per cent compared to early December 2024. Finway reports. read more

The season for Dutch red onions has been very different from previous years. "In recent years, we were spoiled because the season started early due to crop failures in other countries. This season has been quiet for a long time, and we are seeing more of the pattern from before the Corona years. read more

Sunions, a tearless variety of onion developed through extensive breeding efforts, will be reintroduced to retail stores in the UK in early December. This variety will once again be sold under Waitrose's No. 1 brand. According to BASF | Nunhems, "Whether it is in the kitchen or around the Monopoly board, nobody..." read more

FreshPlaza notes that there is a higher availability of spring onions from Egypt this season, but demand is not as strong due to the economic situation abroad. Multiple exporters are shipping large quantities of spring onions. read more

Ukranian growers are currently experiencing low prices for carrots, onions, and cabbage due to an oversupply in the market. Following last year's high prices, producers have expanded plantings, resulting in overproduction. Limited storage capacity and reduced export opportunities have further exacerbated the situation. read more

Po kilku tygodniach wysokich wolumenów eksportowych, rynek cebuli nieco się uspokoił od zeszłego tygodnia. „Eksport nie jest już na piątym lub szóstym biegu” - mówi Tim van Haandel z firmy Mulder Onions. „Nadal trudno jest dokładnie określić dlaczego, ale niektóre rynki są przepełnione. Duże ilości zostały wysłane do(...) read more

W tym sezonie dostępność szczypiorku z Egiptu jest większa, podczas gdy popyt nie jest tak duży ze względu na sytuację gospodarczą za granicą, a eksportowane duże ilości szczypiorku pochodzą od wielu eksporterów - mówi Amro Yassin, egipski eksporter produktów rolnych z firmy Stars of Export. read more

Greek garlic and onions are currently the predominant products in the Greek market at this time of the season. According to Mr. Nikos Tsimplidis, owner of Golden Gaia, a wholesaler located in the Central Vegetable Market of Thessaloniki, the presence of imported products is almost non-existent. "When it comes to garlic, read more

The North Island of New Zealand experienced a cool and wet winter, which, as usual, posed challenges for planting seed onions. "Planting began in June and was completed by the end of August," said Simon Vale from Balle Bros. "Our production team made use of any dry periods to sow the seeds, and..." read more

Lockyer Valley biotechnology company Metagen has achieved a significant milestone by developing a DNA-based diagnostic test for Australian onion growers struggling with Stemphylium leaf blight (SLB) crop losses. read more

The tariff changes that came into effect in the United States on November 13, 2025, are reshaping import costs and sourcing patterns in the vegetable sector. The updated policy eliminated tariffs on a variety of products, such as peppers, onions, garlic, processed vegetables, and different frozen items. read more

The Spanish onion harvest ended in late October, and storage chambers are now full and prepared for the upcoming months. The season has started with high prices for large onions because of their limited supply this year, whereas prices for small onions are facing downward pressure. This is the current scenario. read more

"Tjerk Nagel of Konaxx Onions from Sint-Jacobiparochie in mentioned, 'If you look at other outdoor products, such as potatoes, cabbages, carrots, and onions, they manage to stand out well with strong exports, because an enormous volume has been leaving in recent weeks, which is very positive.'" read more

The Department of Agriculture in the Philippines anticipates that red onion prices will decrease in December as a larger portion of imported volumes arrives. Out of the expected 59,594 metric tons of red onion imports for 2025, 11,371 metric tons had already been delivered by November 13. At present, retail prices have soared. read more

Horticulture industry leaders, growers, and agri-businesses are gathering in Melbourne for the Ausveg Hort Business Summit, held in conjunction with National Agriculture Day. The event, organized by AUSVEG, brings together vegetable, potato, and onion growers to discuss current operations. read more