Onion

Tom Desmet of Desmet Agro observes that the carrot market appears to be slowly recovering after two slower weeks. The company, which cultivates a variety of crops including carrots, leeks, cabbages, celeriac, onions, and potatoes, is currently in the final months of the carrot season, which had experienced a downturn. read more

The Dutch onion sorting and packaging plant Ajuin primarily caters to peelers and exporters. "Some local greengrocers also buy from us to top up a pallet, and we aim to capture a share of the African market from September to late December," says Jan van der Spek. "This year's onion season started quite differently from previous ones." read more

When asked about his first impression of the Dutch onion crop, commissioning agent Richard Bolle anticipates that the tonnage will be higher than last year. "The quality should also be better. Last year, there were many onions with thick necks; this year, we are facing more issues with mildew. It is also uncertain if... read more

The vegetable pricing landscape in Ukraine shows a diverse range across supermarkets and wholesale markets. This diversity is seen in the prices of key ingredients for borscht, such as potatoes, carrots, onions, and beets. A study conducted by the Khvilya portal brought attention to this. read more

W Wisconsin, Doug Bulgrin from Gumz Farms in Endeavor reported that the onion harvest will be concluded by the upcoming weekend, with a steady movement and pricing despite reduced size and yields. Brad Sumner of Pacific Coast Trading Co. in Portland noted a steady status for organic onions with various. read more

Onion prices in Poland remain lower than the average of the previous five years, but this should not come as a surprise considering the projected higher yields this year. However, it is important to note that onion prices in large wholesale are slowly strengthening, and the supply of this vegetable in our market is not as large as one might think. read more

In Jodhpur, there has been a significant increase in vegetable prices, making them less affordable for many people. Garlic, onions, and potatoes have all seen significant price hikes. The rise in garlic prices, in particular, has raised concerns among consumers. The price of garlic has reached Rs 400 per kilogram. read more

Concerns have been raised about the extended offloading times of containers carrying essential produce such as potatoes and onions at Suva's port. This situation could potentially result in a shortage of these items in Fiji, as well as affect their quality. The delays have reportedly reached up to three read more

After 47 years at Mulder Onions - since 1 January 2016 as the owner - Gerard Hoekman has decided to pass the reins to the next generation as of 1 July this year. Gerard will continue to be closely involved as the owner of Mulder Onions, but will no longer hold an operational role. Starting from 1 July, Tim van Haandel and René will take over. read more

In Lahore, the Chief Minister of Punjab, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, announced the launch of a project that focuses on corporate farming of vegetables like onions and tomatoes. The project aims to cultivate these vegetables on a 2000-acre scale to increase local availability in Punjab and prevent shortages. read more

W środę w stacji sortowania i pakowania cebuli Gebr. Boone z Oostdijk obchodzono ważny jubileusz. Najstarszy paletyzator od Verbruggen Palletizing Solutions, który ma już dwadzieścia lat, osiągnął kamień milowy w postaci przetworzenia 20 milionów worków. To była wystarczająca przyczyna dla Rutgera Verbruggena, aby się udać. read more

After two years in which onion prices almost doubled, with the 2024 production having just begun, prices are starting to fall again. The new national golden onions cost around 1 euro per kilogram in July (cal. 60/80 - category I°), a value that has since dropped to 0.70-0.80 €/kg. read more

On September 18, 2024, at the Mazurkas Conference Center in Ożarów Mazowiecki, the Fresh Market 2024 took place – the largest B2B meeting in Poland and Central-Eastern Europe dedicated to the fresh fruits, vegetables, and flowers industry. The event brought together key producers, suppliers, and buyers from major retail chains in Poland and neighboring countries. read more

The Treasure Valley Reload Center in Nyssa, Oregon, which was designed to be a central location for shipping onions, has faced major challenges, as reported by a board director of the Malheur County Development Corp. (MCDC). This development calls into question the viability of the center's business model, which had... read more

Analysts from the EastFruit project have observed an increase in onion prices in the Ukrainian market since the beginning of the week. The rise in prices is attributed to the unfavorable weather conditions, particularly heavy rains in the southern regions of the country, which have disrupted the harvesting process. This disruption has resulted in read more

Analysts from the EastFruit project report that the price of onions has been increasing in the Ukrainian market since the beginning of this week. read more

W ramach działań mających na celu poprawę bezpieczeństwa żywnościowego i zwiększenie lokalnej produkcji rolnej, Ministerstwo Rolnictwa, Rybołówstwa i Zasobów Wodnych Omanu (MAFWR) zainicjowało nowy projekt uprawy cebuli. Projekt obejmuje ponad 20 hektarów w wilajacie Dhank, położonym w regionie Dhahirah. read more

Onion imports at Hili land port in Dinajpur, Bangladesh, resumed on Tuesday after a four-day interruption caused by a software issue in Indian customs. The disruption was due to an update in the tariff regime by Indian customs, which reduced the export duty on onions from 40 percent to 20 percent. read more

The domestic market for table potatoes is experiencing extreme fluctuations. In recent weeks, high daytime temperatures and dry soils have made harvesting more challenging. However, agriculture is now facing the challenge of dealing with record rainfall and flooding in many areas. In eastern Austria, heavy rainfalls have been reported. read more

In Bengaluru, the price of onions has increased from Rs 50 per kilogram to between Rs 60 and Rs 70 per kilogram. This rise is attributed to a decrease in supply caused by heavy rainfall in Karnataka, which has had a negative impact on onion production. read more