Onion

With the first shipments arriving in calendar week 22, this year's export season for the popular 'Bella Italia' onions has officially commenced. "We have approximately half of a usual harvest available, and the majority of it is small in size, resulting in a scarcity of large onions (size 70+). Overall, we anticipate good quality." read more

The pilot project "Winter Onion of Ukraine" has been initiated in the Odesa region by the All-Ukrainian Council of Women Farmers in partnership with Seedon, a seed company from South Korea. According to Lyudmyla Klebanova, the head of the All-Ukrainian Council of Women Farmers, the first 5. read more

As reported by the Austrian Chamber of Agriculture, there have been no price changes here. Most recently, cleaned and sorted produce in crates was being paid between 60 and 65 euros per 100 kg. To bridge the gap until the new harvest, early onions from Southern Europe are being used. read more

In 2024, Belarus harvested only 3.11 million tonnes of potatoes, which was a 22.6% decrease compared to 2023, as reported by Belstat. The decline was particularly significant in agricultural enterprises, where production decreased by 42.1%. However, Belarus still managed to become the top potato exporter to Russia, supplying 193,800 tonnes. read more

Harvesting for Acquaviva red onions, a well-known bulb variety that can grow up to 1.2 kg in size and has a flattened shape, is scheduled to begin around mid-June. Even though the bulbs are still in the process of swelling and ripening, numerous purchase proposals and supply requests have already started coming in. read more

The early monsoon rainfall in India has led to extensive damage to vegetable crops in the southwest regions, resulting in a surge in wholesale prices of tomatoes, onions, and greens in recent weeks, as reported by The Economic Times. read more

Las importaciones de frutas y verduras frescas de España en el primer trimestre del año crecieron un 10% en volumen y un 15% en valor en comparación con el mismo período en 2024, totalizando 1,2 millones de toneladas y 1.442 millones de euros, respectivamente. Patatas, cebollas y tomates fueron las verduras más importadas en este período.

In the first quarter of the year, Spanish fresh fruit and vegetable imports increased by 10% in volume and 15% in value compared to the same period in 2024, totaling 1.2 million tons and 1,442 million euros, respectively. Potatoes, onions, and tomatoes were the most imported vegetables in this period. read more

Green Guild Group, a vegetable grower in the Kyiv region of Ukraine, specializes in cultivating the "borscht set" of potatoes, carrots, beets, and onions. This enterprise faced severe disruptions when located near Antonov airport, a major conflict zone during the full-scale conflict in February 2022. read more

The onion season has unfolded in a way that was completely unexpected, as stated by Lindert Moerdijk from MSP Onions. "Everyone believed there would be sufficient onions, but it turned out that there was potential for a price hike. Demand has been steadily increasing in Q1 and Q2. Many people..." read more

Shallots from the northern hemisphere, originating from the U.S., Canada, and France, are reaching the end of the storage crop season. Ian Zimmerman from Maurice A. Auerbach, Inc. mentions, "The supply is comparable to last year's storage levels at this time," referring to the item as a milder-tasting onion. read more

The majority of the remaining quantities, as reported by the Chamber of Agriculture of Lower Austria, are contractually reserved for domestic retail trade. The very last supplies of free goods are expected to be sold by calendar week 22. In terms of pricing, there has been another improvement. read more