Onion

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

Holenderskie eksport cebuli zanotował znaczący wzrost w ostatnich tygodniach. „Tak jest już od jakiegoś czasu. Warto wcześnie zabezpieczyć swoje dostawy, aby mieć wszystko pod kontrolą" - mówi Rinus Wisse z Wiscomex. „Mimo to, nie obserwujemy już takich boomujących tygodni eksportowych jak kiedyś, z większymi objętościami. read more

India is currently facing a significant rise in onion prices, with rates reaching almost $1.21 per kilogram in some areas. This increase is being linked to the lack of government intervention in setting retail prices, but a decrease is expected as the Kharif onion harvest begins to enter the market. read more

In Kerala, local farmers are facing challenges despite high demand and favorable market prices for pineapples, as they are struggling with a shortage of lorries for transporting their produce to northern markets. This logistical issue has been exacerbated by a decrease in the number of lorries traveling north from Kerala. read more

Jak zauważył Brad Sumner z Pacific Coast Trading Co. w Portland, rynek organicznych cebul utrzymuje stabilne tempo dzięki stałemu dostawom i wysokiej jakości. Rynek żółtych organicznych cebul nieznacznie osłabł, ale nieznacząco. Z uwzględnieniem obecnych strategii marketingowych, read more

According to local daily The Star, the Malaysian government has allocated RM12 million (US$2.69 million) in 2025 to enhance and modernize its onion supply chain. This initiative aims to reduce the country's dependence on imports. read more

The onion sector in Uganda is currently seeing a consistent growth in both production and consumption, with forecasts suggesting that this trend will continue. The demand for onions in Uganda is expected to reach approximately 372,000 metric tons by 2026, up from 350,000 metric tons in 2021. At the same time, domestic production is... read more

The senior official from the Consumer Affairs Ministry in India anticipates that onion prices will continue to decrease as the fresh kharif crop starts to arrive. The current retail price of onions in the country is around ₹54 ($0.64) per kilogram, indicating a decline. read more