Onion

From the organic sector, Brad Sumner of Pacific Coast Trading Co. in Portland emphasized the stability of the organic onion market, noting consistent quality and supply. However, he mentioned that Mexican organic white onions will be introduced in 2-3 weeks, with organic red and yellow varieties to follow. read more

A network involved in smuggling drugs worth up to £7bn into the UK from Europe over two and a half years has been dismantled, with key figures receiving significant prison sentences, as reported by Manchester Crown Court. The operation, identified as the largest of its kind, has been successfully disrupted. read more

The second largest rugby stadium in the Gallagher Premiership provided enough space for approximately 350 participants who gathered in Leicester, central England, on 27 November 2024 to discuss current trends and developments at the invitation of the British Onion Producer Association. read more

TikTokers are now using onions as a home remedy for persistent coughs, following viral videos. Amoreena McNally, who had tried traditional treatments without success for months, tried placing raw onion slices on her chest under a hot water-filled Ziploc bag. She experienced temporary relief, but the effectiveness of this method remains uncertain. read more

The past few weeks have been busy for Dutch onion exports. "This week, the intensity has eased a bit. It's still hectic, but now we can manage the workload properly. Last week, it was just too much," says Dignus Boone of the onion grading and packing station Bowa, located in Waarde. "I didn't expect read more

This year's onion harvest is modest. The Agricultural Information Service (LID) recently conducted an inventory. According to Matija Nuic, Director of the Swiss Vegetable Producers Association (VSGP), the stored quantities this year were on a read more

This week, Ukrainian producers have seized the opportunity to raise onion prices, as reported by analysts from EastFruit. Farmers have stated that they were able to raise prices because of a noticeable increase in demand. However, the supply of high-quality onions in the market continues to be quite limited. read more

The Department of Agriculture (DA) in the Philippines is considering issuing additional import clearances for yellow onions due to a decrease in supply caused by recent storms. Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. announced the decision to supplement the yellow onion supply. read more

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed that a laboratory error was responsible for the incorrect recall announcement on October 18, 2024, regarding Church Brothers Farms' Green Onions. The products from Church Brothers were found not to contain Salmonella, and the recall has been lifted. read more

The 47th week of 2024 was characterized by significant changes in the EastFruit Trade Platform, a major regional hub for fruit and vegetable trading on Telegram. The analysis conducted by the EastFruit team emphasized important developments and fluctuations in prices. Onion sales dominated the market during this period, largely driven by a sudden increase in demand. read more

The 47th week of 2024 saw significant changes in the largest regional Telegram-based EastFruit Trade Platform, mirroring overall trends in the regional fruit and vegetable markets. This analysis by the EastFruit team examines the major developments and price fluctuations that influenced the week. read more

W połowie października magazyny cebuli w Szwajcarii zgłosiły zapasy wynoszące 15 500 ton, co oznacza spadek w stosunku do ponad 20 000 ton zarejestrowanych w 2020 i 2021 roku. Matija Nuic, dyrektor Stowarzyszenia Szwajcarskich Producentów Warzyw, zauważył spadkową tendencję wydajności na hektar. Region Berner Seeland... read more

Especially lower-quality matches are pushing for rapid marketing. According to the announcement, domestic sales are stable at a typical November level. Export transactions can also be made continuously. Producer prices remain unchanged from the previous week (week 46). read more

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has pointed out the challenges in the supply of essential vegetables such as potatoes and onions in Bengal, stating that the increasing prices are due to exports surpassing the state's demand. The state's government has promised to closely monitor the export of these goods to ensure an adequate local supply. read more

Organic fresh produce in India, especially fruits and vegetables, has seen significant growth within the broader organic agriculture sector. According to a report from 2024 on India's organic market, onions, potatoes, and tomatoes are the top organic vegetables, with each contributing 15% of sales. read more

Even the largest harvest quantity from the year 2021 will be slightly exceeded by around 2%. This is mainly due to the enormous expansion of cultivation areas in almost all European countries. After the cultivation areas were already expanded in almost all of Europe in 2023, read more

The Customs Subcommittee of the Russian Federation's government is considering introducing import duty exemptions for a range of vegetables, according to a statement from the Ministry of Economic Development. "The matter of implementing exemptions for the import of potatoes, onions, carrots, read more

The Department of Agriculture (DA) in the Philippines is contemplating imposing restrictions on the importation of white onions and certain vegetables, as announced by Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. This decision is a response to the damage caused by several powerful typhoons. read more

The Spanish onion sector is still waiting for the supply to become more balanced, although this situation is having an uneven impact on the sector. "This year, it seems that there is slightly more production in Spain. As a result of the good prices that onions have been fetching so far, the read more

In order to tackle food waste problems, agricultural experts in South Korea have developed a method that uses magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to assess the quality of stored onions. The Rural Development Administration (RDA) announced this breakthrough on November 18, emphasizing its potential to. read more