Onion

The 2024 Pacific Northwest Vegetable Association Annual Meeting dedicated a full day to the Onion Session, featuring twelve presentations that covered a wide range of topics relevant to onion growers in the region. The discussions ranged from pest management to the economic outlook for the industry. read more

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