Onion

Greek garlic and onions are currently the predominant products in the Greek market at this time of the season. According to Mr. Nikos Tsimplidis, owner of Golden Gaia, a wholesaler located in the Central Vegetable Market of Thessaloniki, the presence of imported products is almost non-existent. "When it comes to garlic, read more

The North Island of New Zealand experienced a cool and wet winter, which, as usual, posed challenges for planting seed onions. "Planting began in June and was completed by the end of August," said Simon Vale from Balle Bros. "Our production team made use of any dry periods to sow the seeds, and..." read more

Lockyer Valley biotechnology company Metagen has achieved a significant milestone by developing a DNA-based diagnostic test for Australian onion growers struggling with Stemphylium leaf blight (SLB) crop losses. read more

The tariff changes that came into effect in the United States on November 13, 2025, are reshaping import costs and sourcing patterns in the vegetable sector. The updated policy eliminated tariffs on a variety of products, such as peppers, onions, garlic, processed vegetables, and different frozen items. read more

The Spanish onion harvest ended in late October, and storage chambers are now full and prepared for the upcoming months. The season has started with high prices for large onions because of their limited supply this year, whereas prices for small onions are facing downward pressure. This is the current scenario. read more

"Tjerk Nagel of Konaxx Onions from Sint-Jacobiparochie in mentioned, 'If you look at other outdoor products, such as potatoes, cabbages, carrots, and onions, they manage to stand out well with strong exports, because an enormous volume has been leaving in recent weeks, which is very positive.'" read more

The Department of Agriculture in the Philippines anticipates that red onion prices will decrease in December as a larger portion of imported volumes arrives. Out of the expected 59,594 metric tons of red onion imports for 2025, 11,371 metric tons had already been delivered by November 13. At present, retail prices have soared. read more

Horticulture industry leaders, growers, and agri-businesses are gathering in Melbourne for the Ausveg Hort Business Summit, held in conjunction with National Agriculture Day. The event, organized by AUSVEG, brings together vegetable, potato, and onion growers to discuss current operations. read more

Located in Bapaume, in the Hauts-de-France region, SARL Acquette is a family business founded in 1976 that specializes in the production, packaging, and marketing of alliums and potatoes under the Ferme de l'Artois brand. Christophe Dekerle takes stock of the 2025 onion campaign that is currently underway. read more