Onion
Slight relief ahead on strong onion market
2024-03-06 00:00
Mexican onion production has started which is bringing a bit of relief to the market. "The supply on all onions is tight right now, especially white and red onions," says Christine Lindner, Alsum Farms & Produce Marketing Manager. "Supply should also be better once Texas starts, which should be
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"A lower price level could help stimulate trade in onions".
2024-03-05 00:00
In February, there has not been much activity in the onion market. "We had enough work to keep us busy, but that's as much as you can say. February is not usually a good month and this year has been no exception," says Eric Moerdijk of the Dutch firm Monie,
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'A lower price could facilitate the sale of onions'
2024-03-05 00:00
The onion market was very quiet in February. "We managed to keep busy, but that's all there is to it. February is never the best month, and this year was no different,' observes Eric Moerdijk of the Dutch company Monie. 'I expect that with a level of
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Will onion prices grow? Market overview for Ukraine, Poland, Uzbekistan, and Moldova
2024-03-05 00:00
EastFruit analysts report that onion prices in the region have remained mostly stable, much to the dismay of “resellers” who expected to profit from buying onions during harvest and selling them at a higher price in the spring.
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Syngenta and Emerald Seed Company sign licensing agreement
2024-03-04 11:00
Syngenta Vegetable Seeds and Emerald Seed Company have announced the signing of a licensing agreement that will provide Syngenta exclusive access to Emerald Seed’s high-quality genetics.
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The EU produces a wide range of fresh fruit and vegetables. Vegetables were grown on 2 million hectares across the EU in 2022, on which 59.8 million tonnes of crops were harvested. The three most common vegetables - in terms of quantity - were tomatoes (15.4
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"We will certainly not achieve the high prices of last year"
2024-03-04 00:00
Local onion farmers have shown a noticeable increase in their willingness to sell in recent weeks. "Everyone has now understood that prices will not rise significantly anymore," says Hendrik Hachmann from Central German Trading Desk. Overall, the quality of table onions has been quite
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"The quality of the crop is excellent and will store well, extending the export season"
2024-03-04 00:00
New Zealand is reporting an excellent quality onion crop, as this season's harvest comes to an end. 'Most onions have been harvested and transferred into storage sheds. The quality of the crop is excellent and will store well, which means an extended export season. The weather has been optimal
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The onion market saw no hustle and bustle in February. "We kept busy, but that's about all there is to say. February is never the best month and this year was no exception," observes Eric Moerdijk of Monie from Nieuwdorp. "I expect that with a somewhat lower price level, we could become more
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The EU produces a wide range of fresh fruit and vegetables. Vegetables were grown on 2 million hectares across the EU in 2022, on which 59.8 million tonnes of crops were harvested. The three most common vegetables - in terms of quantity - were tomatoes (15.4
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Date revealed for 2024 Onion and Carrot Conference
2024-03-01 10:00
The 2024 Onion and Carrot Conference will take place on 27 November, organisers have announced.
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Distribution deal brings HarvestEye into Finland
2024-03-01 10:00
HarvestEye has secured its first distributorship in Finland.
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'Man's hands are indispensable when harvesting spring onions'
2024-03-01 00:00
Last week, the first volumes of spring onions from the Palatinate were harvested. The harvest will be complete from week 10 and, about two weeks later, significant quantities of radishes will be available in advance. This is stated by Jochen Fehmel from the company of
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In the Korca district of Albania, farmers have reported a recent uptick in the sales of apples, onions, and potatoes. This shift is attributed to two primary factors: a strategic reduction in product prices by the farmers themselves, and enhanced customs measures implemented by the Albanian
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'For spring onion harvesting, human hands are indispensable'
2024-02-29 00:00
Last week saw the harvest of the first, smaller quantities of Palatinate spring onions. Full volumes are expected from week 10, and about two weeks later, market-relevant quantities of radishes are also anticipated, estimates Jochen Fehmel of the vegetable cultivation and trading company FeSa
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"Demand for frozen onions remains strong on international markets".
2024-02-29 00:00
"After the Chinese New Year holidays, the world market continues to show a strong appetite for frozen vegetables, particularly diced onions, with order deadlines extending into June. Rizhao Green Extension Food Co., Ltd. is mainly engaged in the
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"Following the conclusion of the Chinese New Year holiday, the global market continues to exhibit a strong appetite for frozen vegetables, particularly diced round onions, with order timelines stretching as far ahead as June." Rizhao Green Extension Food Co., Ltd primarily involved in the
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'Difficult situation on the red onion market leads customers to exclude the Netherlands'
2024-02-27 00:00
'Absurd' is how Carl van de Wiel of Agro Center Holland describes the red onion season. "In a way we predicted this. Throughout Europe, fewer red onions were planted and in many areas the quality was poor. This caused prices to skyrocket."
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"The bad situation in the red onion market is causing customers to increasingly avoid the Netherlands".
2024-02-27 00:00
"Absurd". This is how Carl van de Wiel of Agro Center Holland describes the situation of the red onion season. "We could see it coming. At European level, fewer red onions were sown and the quality has not been uniform everywhere either. This has caused prices to rise to
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The EastFruit project conducted an anonymous survey of market participants on its Telegram channel regarding the prospects for wholesale prices for onions for March 2024 in Ukraine. In addition, representatives of the fruit and vegetable trade of the largest trading platforms UkrOpt and EF Trade
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