Onion

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

Ciągłe opady deszczu w większości Walencji w marcu mocno uderzyły w uprawę cebuli. Nadmierna wilgoć oraz brak skutecznych produktów do walki z grzybem mączniakowym spowodowały straty wynoszące ponad 80% zbiorów cebuli, co przekłada się na straty ekonomiczne w wysokości 7,5 miliona euro. read more

With a cultivation area of 2,000 hectares to 2,500 hectares throughout the season, the Palatinate region is the undisputed European champion in spring onion cultivation. From March to November, over 350 million bunches of the delicious and particularly healthy superfood are grown here, contributing to food security in Germany. read more

Od teraz znowu w pełni trwa zbieranie szczypiorku w całym Gemüsegarten Pfalz. Tradycyjnie, są to pierwsze świeże warzywa uprawiane na zewnątrz w Niemczech. Bardzo pierwsze szczypior z największego ciągłego obszaru uprawy świeżych warzyw w Niemczech to

From now on, the harvest of spring onions is in full swing again throughout the Gemüsegarten Pfalz. Traditionally, these are the first fresh vegetables to be grown outdoors in Germany. The very first spring onions from Germany's largest contiguous growing area for fresh vegetables were harvested. read more

The Greek onion market varies by type. Red onions are still stored in cooling chambers, but packers in Thiva, the main onion-growing region in Greece, are facing challenges in making sales. "There is still a significant amount of red onions in storage, and they are in..." read more

Mimo wczesnych niepowodzeń w uprawie, plony słodkich cebul Vidalia wykazały się dobrą poprawą. "W tym sezonie naprawdę mieliśmy wiele wyzwań. Zanotowaliśmy niższe temperatury niż zwykle, a nawet rzadki opad śniegu w lutym - widok, który rzadko kojarzy się z cebulami Vidalia." read more

In February, Peru exported 17,799 tons of fresh onions for $7.69 million. The export volume increased by 11%, but the value decreased by 6% due to a 15.5% drop in the average price, which was $0.43 per kilogram. Spain became the main destination, replacing the United States. read more

This year marks the 70th anniversary of De Groot en Slot, a Dutch family business specializing in onion seed breeding and production. The company was established in 1955 through a merger between the horticultural companies of brothers Jacob and Cornelis de Groot and their brother-in-law Jan Slot. De Groot en Slot has a long-standing tradition of expertise in its field. read more

A joint operation involving the Spanish National Police, the Portuguese Judicial Police, and the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has successfully dismantled a criminal network that smuggled cocaine concealed in onion sacks from Peru to Valencia. This criminal network was among the most active. read more

The Golazo onion has made a big impact in the Peruvian market and is now being exported to neighboring countries. It is known for its post-harvest durability, resistance, and ability to thrive in various types of soil and climates. Developed by Hazera in partnership with Semiagro, this hybrid variety is not only increasing farmers' yields but also read more