Onion

The New Zealand onion harvest concluded successfully in April, with most onions being harvested in good conditions. However, there was a small amount of onions where the harvest was delayed due to poor weather. "Growers are pleased with the quantity and quality of onions in their storage facilities," said Simon Vale from Balle Bros. "I would read more

Catastrophic campaign for onion producers in the Valencian Community. La Unió Llauradora estimates losses of more than 25 million euros due to low prices paid in the field, which also coincide with a good harvest in the overall producing areas.

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"Hybrid varieties have brought the most significant change to onion cultivation in Spain in the last 30 years," says David Casanoves of the Spanish company Agriseeds. They have enabled a drastic transformation of the industry by rapidly developing a complete range of improved varieties for all needs. read more

"We are currently in a seasonal transition for onions. The 2023 production has now ended, and we are already observing the first harvests of early yellow onions in Veneto and Emilia Romagna. As for prices, it largely depends on the quality and the focus on the international market," says Matteo Freddi. read more

The Egyptian onion season is progressing smoothly. Egypt dominates the red onion market with no competition, while the Netherlands holds a strong position in the yellow onion market, according to Zayed Lasheen, CEO of AfriGoodGrow. Lasheen stated, "This season, the quantities of Egyptian red onions are massive, which..." read more

One's raison d'être is sometimes discovered in the most unexpected places. Laarni Gedo stumbled across hers in a Hale'iwa vegetable patch, in the form of a show-stopping onion blossom springing from its bulb. "It was life-changing," she says. "It was just so beautiful—like a flower bursting. read more

On a larger area, winter onions are likely to have been planted again, while the area for summer onions is considered very stable, according to the Austrian Chamber of Agriculture. Despite the increased planting area, expectations for winter onions are expected to be met. read more

W Franje Onions, sezon pakowania cebuli dobiegł końca. "Popyt całkowicie się zatrzymał," zauważa Jan Franje. "Ogólnie rzecz biorąc, to był kolejny niezwykły sezon. Oczekiwania były bardzo wysokie i wszyscy myśleli, że posiadają monopol na prawdę, ale jak się okazało, nikt naprawdę nie wie. read more

The onion campaign has started off on the wrong foot this year in terms of prices. According to Pedro María Jurado, a technician at Bejo specializing in onions, "many producers chose to grow early onions, assuming that they are the ones that fetch better prices."

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According to sources in the sector consulted by Fruit Today, this year retailers in Spain have even bought onions from a source as unusual as China. Normally, until the end of April and the beginning of May, supermarkets do not usually buy onions. But the

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Another season of extremes

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Zawalenie się cen cebuli w Azji Środkowej w sezonie 2023/24, o którym wcześniej ostrzegali analitycy EastFruit w publikacjach takich jak „Bąbelkowa cebula – co zrobią rolnicy z tą nadmierną ilością cebuli od sierpnia?” i „Czy Uzbekistan będzie w stanie uniknąć upadku...” read more

Thanks to ISI Sementi's decades-long presence in the onion market and intense varietal research and field trials, the company is now introducing its new and improved range, enhanced both in terms of quality and productivity. We spoke with Marco Ruoso about it. read more

Zgodnie z raportem EastFruit, wczesna kapusta i cebula z Uzbekistanu trafiły na półki supermarketów w Rydze, na Łotwie. Pomimo znacznej odległości, jaką musiały pokonać te produkty, okazały się być wyjątkowo przystępne cenowo. read more

Trzy lata temu narodził się pomysł uprawiania drzew wiśni w szklarni. Obecnie zajmuje ona 1 040 metrów kwadratowych, w których rośnie 1 000 roślin, posadzonych w odległości 2 metrów na 0,50 metra w rzędzie. "Wiśnie są chronione, więc ilość potrzebnych zabiegów jest o 75% mniejsza niż w. read more

In the first quarter of 2024, Peru exported 49,749 tons of onions, generating $23 million in revenues. The export volume decreased by 10% compared to the same period the previous year, but the export value increased by 29%. This was due to the average price per kilogram being $0.46, resulting in a 43% increase. read more

The onion harvest at Tasmanian grower Premium Fresh finished in April after a very dry growing season. Despite the challenges, the dry weather has led to a very good quality of onions. One of the main issues faced by the company is shipping, especially due to the situation in the Red Sea. Tasmania has been particularly affected, as they have faced difficulties in obtaining empty containers. read more

"Very calm," is how Gerard Hoekman of Mulder Onions describes the current state of onion exports. "It's all about the small quantities that maintain the weekly export volume of about 16,000-17,000 tons, but we need many countries for that. The bulk of the sales are now focused on Europe, with read more

A new partnership between the University of Essex and a prominent onion supplier, Stourgarden, will involve researchers attempting to grow the vegetable using non-traditional soil-based methods... inside a bright pink shipping container. Professor Tracy Lawson from Essex's School of Life Sciences will be leading this initiative. read more

Mina Antony, CEO of E2M, reports that the Egyptian onion season is advancing smoothly with a steady demand. Following a 6-month export ban, the campaign commenced in early April with ample quantities. "Demand continues to be strong, and the campaign is moving forward without any issues. The extended ban on Egyptian onion…" read more