Onion

Just a year and a half ago, Johnny de Bat from Symach visited Vos Onions' new onion sorting and packing facility in Veen to mark a milestone: the first palletiser had reached 20 million bags processed. Last week, it was time for a second celebration, as the second machine also crossed the 20 read more

There is an island in Japan that has made onion cultivation its greatest pride and a real tourist attraction. It is the island of Awaji, famous for the production of sweet and juicy onions grown in a particularly fertile volcanic soil. read more

Truong An Food has received the first shipment of new season brown onions from New Zealand for the Vietnamese market. "We are excited about the excellent quality of the early onions in the 2025 season. We are now prepared to deliver to all retailers and Horeca establishments. The initial shipment has arrived in Vietnam." read more

With the arrival of spring, the consumption of Red Onion from Tropea Calabria PGI experiences a real surge. The iconic product of Calabrian agricultural tradition wins over Italian tables, thanks to the favorable seasonality, but also to the recognition. read more

"The availability of onions in India has greatly improved since the summer crop has been harvested," says Anil Katharani of Indian fresh produce exporter Kathrani Exports. "The summer crop of onions, which is a new harvest from Nashik and Poona in Maharashtra, India, is currently in full supply." read more

The onion market is currently heavily favoring the growers, according to Toine Stoop of Stoop AgroTrade. "If you want to purchase onions in May, you'll have to pay 30 cents, otherwise you won't be able to get them. At the moment, the retail bundle price may be 30 cents, but the prices vary from 17 to 30 cents overall. read more

Especially large-caliber products of good quality are already quite scarce and in high demand. "On the demand side, a consistently satisfactory business performance in the retail sector is reported. There has also been an increase in export inquiries recently," informs the. read more

Around ten days ago, farmers in Uzbekistan's southernmost Surkhandarya region, which is renowned for supplying the country's earliest vegetables to local and international markets, began harvesting early winter onions. These onions have already been introduced to markets in Surkhandarya and neighboring areas. read more

The Chettikulam small onion, grown in the Alathur and Perambalur blocks of India, has been granted the GI tag, a move that has been well received by local farmers. This variety, cultivated in 18 villages, is characterized by its pinkish outer skin and pungent flavor, attributed to the sulphur-rich soil in the region. read more

Po 20 latach w Holandii, świat cebuli przemysłowej nie zaskakuje już Mateusza Maćkowskiego z Global Onions. Jednakże on nadal idzie do przodu. Mateusz na przykład chce zainstalować przydatne optyczne sortowniki cebuli, zwłaszcza do cebuli przemysłowej, u swoich 100 największych klientów w Polsce. read more

On March 13, Dutch onion prices were listed at €20/100kg. By March 25, Expana's 8C84 - Onion yellow 45-65/50-70mm NL series reported a price increase to €21/100kg. Market participants attribute the price rise to trader uncertainty over onion stocks. High export levels and early purchases by traders are also contributing factors. read more

Last week, the first shipment of yellow New Zealand onions arrived for Van der Lans International in the Netherlands. This week, the red onions also arrived. The onions were delivered in large bags to the onion grading company Jonika in Oostdijk, as has been the usual practice. Jonika has been a trusted partner for many years. read more

Nowhere in Europe are more spring onions cultivated than in the 'Gemüsegarten Pfalz' (the Palatinate vegetable garden). Dieter Stubenbordt cultivates the fresh onion vegetables around his Hortulanushof near Zeiskam on 450 hectares; he estimates the total acreage of his farm at 1,200 to 1,500. read more

According to QS, referring to the BVL, the emergency authorization for Ridomil Gold R applies to its use against Downy Mildew (Peronospora destructor) on table onions in open fields and is limited to the period from April 15 to August 12, 2025. read more

In week 12, the Palatinate spring onion harvest officially began. "There will supposedly be a small gap in the harvest when switching from the last winter spring onions, i.e., the overwintered 2024 seed, to the growing summer crop in June. We had to accept some damage due to frosts below -5 °C." read more

While there is still snow on the ground in Quebec's garden, the planting season for iceberg lettuce, Romaine lettuce, Romaine Hearts, and celery is expected to begin in about three weeks, around April 14. These crops will be followed by carrots, green onions, parsley. read more

TVA Organics has had a busy year. Despite facing challenges, such as a fire that damaged two storage sheds and the office last summer, the Dutch company displayed determination and resilience. In 2021, they made substantial investments in processing machines, and the previous year, they focused on improving their onion production. read more

Characterized by reduced prices, the ongoing Spanish onion season has posed challenges. Recent persistent rains have caused delays in the early harvests and the planting of mid-season and late varieties for upcoming harvests. Plantations are being closely monitored to prevent disease outbreaks. read more

The first shipments arriving on 20 March marked the official start of this year's overseas onion season. Hendrik Hachmann, an onion importer and co-managing director of Mitteldeutsches Handelskontor GmbH, anticipates that there may not be a wide availability of packaged goods for German food retailers until around... read more

The onion market is currently facing challenges in getting active. "We're all a bit stuck. Market prices are slowly approaching the €20 mark. However, farmers are occupied in the fields and are not willing to sell their onions due to lack of time, while bale prices are decreasing," notes Wouter van. read more