Onion

Pricing continues to be stronger for onions given that supply is on the shorter side. “White onions definitely seem to be the shortest. That’s what is trading at the highest dollars at the moment,” says Jessica Peri of Peri & Sons Farms. read more

In December 2023, Belarus witnessed a significant spike in food prices, as reported by the National Statistical Committee. Fresh cucumbers led the pack with a staggering 28.90% increase compared to the previous month. Other notable hikes included white cabbage (+22.58%), grapes (+18.32%), sweet
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On the strength of the results achieved during 2023, Selenella opens 2024 under the banner of optimism and presents itself at Marca with a range of excellent products. The Consorzio Patata Italiana di Qualità (Italian Quality Potato Consortium) has already fine-tuned its production and marketing strategies for potatoes,
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EastFruit analysts point out that wholesale prices for onions on the Uzbekistan market are currently on average almost three times lower than a year earlier at the same time. In addition, so far there are absolutely no prerequisites for their growth. Moreover, since October 2023, wholesale
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According to Fresh Fruit, in the last months of last year, Peruvian fresh onion shipments experienced a slight boost thanks to the increase in European demand and Egypt's export ban on onions. This scenario provided an opportunity for the Peruvian onion to gain a greater market share and
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Balle Bros. are experiencing a more normal growing season in the northern half of the North Island of New Zealand compared to the last 2 years. Sufficient rain has set up the early onion crops for a good finish. read more

The cultivation of aubergines, whether in a greenhouse or in an open field, is no small challenge to achieve satisfactory production for the supply chain. CHV's Croptimum is an innovative plant activator based on purified plant molecules that is attracting a lot of interest from
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EastFruit analysts point out that wholesale prices for onions on the Uzbekistan market are currently on average almost three times lower than a year earlier at the same time. In addition, so far there are absolutely no prerequisites for their growth. Moreover, since October 2023, wholesale
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The onion market is calm at present. "Most packers are fairly quiet, and demand is dwindling. Only one ship, at most, will still leave for Senegal, and it's a big question of who's going to take over next," says Rinus Wisse of the Dutch company Wiscomex. read more

It is a tradition in Greece to hang an onion outside the door. This is done after coming back from the New Year’s Day church service. It is considered to bring good luck and signifies a new beginning to life. The onions represent fertility and growth. Among the ancient Greeks, it was also
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"This season's onion market is very exciting on all fronts," says Tjerk Nagel of the Dutch company Konaxx Onions. "Rising prices may be justified, but global financial flows are incredibly sluggish. The onions are selling for a lot of money, but that's coming in too slowly. That makes trading,
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According to EastFruit analysts, persistent rumors that Pakistan plans to limit onion exports have not yet been officially confirmed. However, the likelihood of such restrictions, formal or not, remains quite high. And this could have a significant impact on the market because Pakistan is among
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In December, onion prices noticeably dropped, with producers selling their products for 0.24 to 0.36 euros/kg at the beginning of the month. This marked an average decrease of around 16% compared to previous months. Additionally, the cost of vegetables has halved since December 2022. read more

In recent months, China’s onion export prices have been rising. Recently, affected by the news that Egypt extended its onion export ban, onion prices surged sharply within half a month. read more

"The onion market is characterized by scarcity. The already low stocks are suffering from massive quality problems throughout Germany, if not Europe. The quantity of marketable goods could be even tighter than last year. However, prices are slightly higher than last year," says Torben Salz from
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Excessive rainfall has hit vegetable growing in Vorarlberg, Austria, hard this year. "We can look back on a below-average harvest year for almost all crops," says Sebastian Allgäuer from Rheintaler Feldfrüchte based in Feldkirch. He produces potatoes, onions, celery, beet and pumpkins on a
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In the meantime, drought and climate change are taking their toll on all our productions, on all those we have discussed in this edition (onions, apples and oranges). In fact, it is a concern that cuts across the whole of agriculture. In January, Catalonia will receive ships with water and the same thing.
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Fruit Today talked to Pepe Navarro, manager of Navarro Darder, a company that has been producing and importing onion for more than 40 years and has now expanded its business to countries such as Senegal. read more

Bejo and De Groot en Slot (BGS) have been developing joint onion research for 50 years. A competitive advantage that allows them to have a comprehensive knowledge of the category and to be able to meet the challenges that arise in a more agile and effective way. "Starting from scratch
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In the wake of India's sweeping export ban on onions, the Nepalese government has announced its intention to formally request the supply of the essential culinary ingredient from its southern neighbour. The ban, which comes as India seeks to stabilize domestic prices ahead of next year's
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