Onion

In 2010, Hans van Kemenade, along with Pierre Sweep, acquired the onion peeling company Jakova from Jan Koos Valstar. The company has been operating in the market since 1948. After some forays into other sectors, such as vegetable packaging, the peeled onion business was resurrected five years later. read more

"The Egyptian onion season has been dynamic, with strong demand for red and golden onions," says Rayan El Sawy, Chairman of fresh produce exporter Egyptian-Emirati Import & Export. "Challenges include logistics and price fluctuations, but there has been good demand for onions from Egypt this year." read more

The Department of Agriculture (DA) in the Philippines has reported no evidence of onion hoarding following a comprehensive inspection of cold storage facilities across the nation. The Bureau of Plant Industry's assessment revealed that only 500 metric tons of red onions are stored in warehouses,... read more

The Holland Onion Association has once again released its weekly export data for Dutch onions. Click here to view the export figures. read more

Since 2016, the area of open-field vegetable cultivation in Thuringia has been declining for the eighth consecutive year, decreasing by 42% during this period. The three most important vegetable types in Thuringia are asparagus (standing in yield), table onions, and white cabbage. read more

Producers of mangoes in Nashik district, India, are now venturing into European markets after successfully entering the American market last year. Alongside grapes, pomegranates, and onions, mango cultivation has become a significant part of the district's export production, leading more farmers to concentrate on producing export-quality mangoes. The Agricultural and… read more

The onion supply is currently abundant. Jessica Peri of Peri & Sons Farms mentioned, "It seems like there are too many onions in the marketplace because pricing has dropped rapidly." She added that the company is able to handle its supplies well and is actually oversold at the moment. read more

Every day between 140 and 160 tonnes of bulk vegetables – potatoes, onions, butternut, tomatoes, peppers, sweet potatoes, beetroot, carrot, ginger, and garlic – are packed and repacked at Allways Fresh in Germiston, Johannesburg. The facility is open 24 hours a day to receive the trucks coming in from the. read more

Do 2013 roku klasyfikacja i pakowanie cebuli w Nationwide Produce były zlecone na zewnątrz. Wraz z rozszerzeniem obszaru Richmond Farms i działalności rolniczej grupy producenckiej, inwestowanie w wewnętrzny zakład produkcyjny cebuli stało się logicznym krokiem. Na terenie obiektu został utworzony nowoczesny zakład.
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Nationwide Produce has expanded its Anglia Grower Partnership (AGP) onion packhouse in Long Sutton to almost double its size in order to accommodate the growing production and higher demand. read more

Eric Moerdijk of Monie believes that the onion market is currently at a tipping point. He questions whether there is a rise in demand that could lead to an increase in bale prices, or if such an upturn will not occur. This uncertainty is looming over the market at the moment. This time of year is always challenging, as fluctuations in the market are common. read more

Blue Sky Onions in eastern Washington is known for being the first on the American West Coast to feature Eqraft's fully automated electronic grader. In addition to the Eqrader™ line, they have also become the first to implement the European method of grading and packing, which has improved both flexibility and efficiency. read more

The marketing season for the famous Cévennes sweet onions has just ended. Carl Grandidier, sales manager for the Origine Cévennes cooperative, is assessing the 2024/2025 season. Another rainy season for Cévennes onions. In September 2024, between 1,900 and 2,000 tons were forecasted. read more

The increasingly intensive collaboration with Dutch companies underscores the commitment to improving cultivation methods and expanding market access, as stated in a report by the agricultural information service 'Agroberichten Buitenland'. While Côte d'Ivoire is... read more

Rosy, The growing demand for potatoes and onions in Côte d'Ivoire presents opportunities for agricultural development. The interest in partnering with Dutch companies emphasizes a focus on enhancing farming practices and market expansion. In recent years, Côte d'Ivoire has increased its imports of potatoes and onions to meet the rising demand. read more

During Fruit Logistica, Wiscomex ran a striking trade fair promotion. The Dutch exporter of onions, potatoes, and garlic offered all foreign onion importers visiting its booth the chance to participate in a competition to win a free container of yellow onions. The draw was held on the final day of the fair by Muriel Halling. read more

The vegetable seed specialist Bejo was present at Fruit Logistica. Some of the innovations featured at the event included Samantha, the pointed Milan cabbage (nominated for a FLIA award), and the B-Mox seed improvement technology, which is now available on the French market for carrot and onion growers. Séverine read more

Wiskerke Onions has recently made significant improvements to its onion sorting line, focusing on enhancing both efficiency and quality control. The automation solutions offered by Flikweert Vision and KV-Techniek have been instrumental in this upgrade. According to a company representative, the new system is much more efficient and less stressful than the previous setup. read more

Water restrictions, decreasing demand, and climate change are just a few of the challenges that Spain's onion and garlic industry is currently facing, as reported by the prominent producer Grupo Lomar. read more

Water restrictions, changes in demand, and weather conditions are just some of the challenges facing the Spanish agricultural sector, where the productivity of the garlic industry has experienced a price increase, while that of onions has

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