Onion

The high soil moisture in the past weeks did not provide optimal conditions for storage, reports the Austrian Chamber of Agriculture. As a result, the quality of onions varies greatly. Onions are currently readily available as per the season. Domestic sales, however, may be affected. read more

The Council of Ministers of Belarus has imposed a requirement for licensing the export of apples, onions, and white cabbage. This directive, signed by Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko, is intended to guarantee the availability of these agricultural products on the domestic market during the off-season. read more

According to analysts at EastFruit, following Kazakhstan's ban on the export of apples from the country, Belarus has recently implemented a similar ban. This ban also applies to exports to Russia. In addition to apples, onions and white cabbage are also restricted from being exported. read more

After a year-long absence, Hazera organized its International Open Days at the end of September. During this event, outdoor vegetable growers and chain partners had the opportunity to see the full range of outdoor vegetables, including those from sister companies Vilmorin and HM.Clause. Brassicas were highlighted as one of the key products. read more

Według danych monitorowanych codziennie przez projekt EastFruit, ceny cebuli na Ukrainie zaczęły stopniowo spadać w tym tygodniu. Producenci zgłaszają zauważalne osłabienie popytu na ten produkt, podczas gdy podaż na rynku stopniowo rośnie z powodu trwających prac żniwnych.

According to daily monitoring data from the EastFruit project, onion prices in Ukraine have started to gradually decrease this week. Producers report a noticeable weakening in demand for this product, while supply in the market is gradually increasing due to ongoing harvest activities. read more

A start-up in Oban, UK is focused on developing eco-friendly packaging solutions by using onion skins to create a sustainable alternative to traditional packaging materials. Renuka Ramanujam, CEO of HUID, has shifted from using onion skins as a dye source to innovating in the packaging industry. read more

Korean retailers are introducing ultra-low priced products in response to high inflation. CU, a convenience store chain operated by BGF Retail Co., has announced that it will be offering vegetable products priced at 990 won later this month. The products will include onions, green onions, radish slices, carrots, and king oyster mushrooms. read more

TikTok never ceases to amaze with its extravagant trends, and the latest one coming from China is yet another example: coffee "corrected" with onion, shallot, or scallion. The news was reported by the New York Post, highlighting that this bizarre combination has quickly gained popularity. read more

However, compared to 2021, this represents a decrease of almost 21.7%, when the Bavarian onion harvest reached an absolute peak of 120,400 tons. Official data shows that 433 farms cultivate table onions on approximately 2,700 hectares of open land. The hectare yield is increasing in 2023. read more

Ceny na początek sezonu cebuli w Holandii są bardzo różne od ostatnich lat, ale Wim Waterman z firmy Waterman Onions spodziewa się szybkiego zwrotu sytuacji. "Ceny spadły znacząco niedawno, ale wydaje się, że to już minęło. Popyt rośnie ze względu na niższą cenę; zaczynamy być bardziej zajęci, i. read more

Jack and the Green Sprouts, Inc. of River Falls, WI is recalling their 5-ounce packages of Alfalfa and Alfalfa Onion sprouts due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. This organism can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, elderly people, and individuals with weakened immune systems. read more

The harvest results for fruits, berries, and vegetables have varied significantly across Latvia this year, as reported by representatives from different farmers' organizations in discussions with Latvian Radio on October 6. While apples and blueberries have shown good yields, garlic and onions... read more

W odpowiedzi na niedawny wzrost cen cebuli i pomidorów, rząd stanowy uruchomił strategię oferowania tych ważnych warzyw po obniżonych cenach poprzez Rythu Bazaars. Decyzja została podjęta po znacznym wzroście cen, gdzie cebula osiągnęła cenę od 55 do 70 rupii za kilogram. read more

Early seed onions are mostly already sold and the market has switched to the follow-up varieties. Not only domestically, but also in exports, there is currently a lively demand, especially for the 50/70mm size sorting. Onions are particularly in high demand in Eastern Europe. read more

In every aspect, onion sorters are a bit calmer this week. This aligns with the onion market, which tends to exhibit more fluctuating movements. Among exporters, much is being said about Senegal. Reports indicate that they have a sufficient amount of onions in stock, and it seems that they will have a slightly reduced appetite for Dutch onions for some time. Growers are not overly concerned about this. Nevertheless, a stable growth in agricultural trade continues to be maintained, as noted by expert Jurphaas Lugtenburg. read more

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) at the Port of Manila intercepted a shipment of onions from China valued at P2 million due to the absence of necessary clearances. The 25,000-kilogram shipment was found to be lacking the Sanitary and Phytosanitary Import Clearance from the Department of Agriculture. read more

The onion market is still full of uncertainties. "Based on the latest export numbers, we are currently 1,000 tonnes ahead of last year. However, when comparing this to previous years, our exports are not as high as they used to be, especially considering the competitive pricing," Eric remarks. read more

During the Fruit Attraction trade fair, BASF will present two new crops (onion and potato) under its Agrigenio™ DSS system, a technological tool based on. read more

Before the storms, the harvest conditions were rather hot, but now it is the high humidity that is causing problems with harvesting and storage. On the demand side, there are reports of slowly increasing demand from the food retail sector, and exports to Southeast Europe have also been successful this year. read more

Colorado Western Slope: David DeBerry from Southwest Onion Growers in McAllen, TX, informed us on Oct. 2 that the Colorado program is now shifting to the storage crop phase. "We are transitioning from fresh harvest and shipping to storage, which means our product offerings will be reduced starting later this week and will continue." read more