Onion

As reported by QS citing the BVL, the emergency authorization for Ridomil Gold R against downy mildew (Peronospora destructor) on outdoor-grown bulb onions and winter onions, originally valid from April 15 to August 12, 2025, remains in effect. read more

Accordingly, this year the winter onion is available in particularly good quality. However, the supply is already limited, as more and more farmers are processing their last batches. Sales are focusing on the quiet domestic market. With the first saleable. read more

The watermelon campaign is going well, with high volumes and excellent quality. On the other hand, the quantities of netted melons are decreasing. Peaches and nectarines are also decreasing, but there is growth in larger-sized Italian plums and apricots. The new campaign for dry onions has started. read more

Domestic sales are running smoothly, exports have been scaled back again, and the price level remains unchanged. For onions, cleaned and sorted in crates, prices at the beginning of the week ranged between 32 and 38 euros per 100 kg, depending on quality. read more

The European and global onion market is currently undergoing diverse changes, influenced by factors such as weather conditions, production levels, and trade patterns. In various important regions, producers and traders are adapting to evolving challenges, leading to a range of results. In the United Kingdom, the onion harvest has recently concluded. read more

The Apulian Ciarciello Group's 2025 onion campaign started about a month later than usual due to initial issues with bulb swelling. "It was a challenging beginning, but we are now fully operational. Harvesting has begun, yields are promising, and the initial processing stages are progressing well," read more

The Peruvian onion sector is currently facing a notable contradiction: while exports are on the rise, there is a profitability crisis. Despite the growth in exports and Peru's expanding presence in the global market, prices, both domestically and internationally, are at historically low levels. read more

India's onion exports have stabilized this season, thanks to robust production, relaxed government policies, and increasing demand in Asian markets, according to Harsh Jariwala, Managing Partner at onion exporter Raion Export. "So far, it has been a promising season compared to last year," he said. read more