Onion

The Brazilian onion market is currently facing a substantial surplus, with prices plummeting to just 0.57 BRL (€0.09) per kilogram—significantly below the production costs for farmers. In the last two months, the country has been dealing with an excess supply, causing prices to decrease and affecting producers across various regions. read more

At Kraaijeveld, the locally grown Egyptian spring onion season is about to start again. "The first shipment of the season from Egypt is expected in mid to late October. The crops are looking promising, and it seems like we will begin harvesting earlier than last year. This early harvest from Egypt... read more

Storage onion growers have started harvesting and submitting a bountiful national crop. Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Nevada, Colorado, and New York are currently harvesting, while Wisconsin and Michigan will begin soon. Mexico has completed its harvest, and there are still some growers in California who are harvesting as well. read more

Pakistan's vegetable exports increased by 43.2% to US$430 million in fiscal year 2024 compared to the previous year, according to data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). The exports included fresh and processed vegetables such as onions, potatoes, brassica, tomatoes, and carrots. read more

India's onion export season is starting well, with strong demand from Southeast Asia and the domestic market compared to last year, according to Shvam Dhumal, Director at fresh produce exporter Agroindi EXIM Pvt Ltd. "There has been a significant increase in onion production in key growing states. read more

W dniu 1 września 2025 r. Minister ds. Przemysłu i Handlu T.G. Bharath ogłosił, że rząd stanowy wesprze plantatorów cebuli, inicjując skup poprzez Markfed. Decyzja została podjęta po tym, jak rolnicy zgłosili trudności w otrzymywaniu opłacalnych cen. Podczas swojej wizyty... read more

This month, FreshPlaza will be focusing on potatoes and onions. Are you involved in the potato industry as a grower, importer, or marketer? If so, we would love to hear from you. You can send us some information, or we can call you for an interview, just let us know. You can contact us at [contact information]. read more

The Tropea onion, a product that has conquered national and international markets for years, thanks to extraordinary effort and excessive investments from producers and packagers, has been experiencing situations bordering on the absurd for days. It is certainly the most read more

Field-scale vegetable production is commonly linked to the eastern part of Ireland, but in County Cork, Castlecor Potatoes in Mallow cultivates a significant amount of onions alongside its primary potato crop. The company grows both winter and autumn crops, with the latter currently being harvested. read more

The marketing of the winter onion harvest is completed. So far, the yields and qualities of summer onions have been quite satisfactory. However, there is still a lack of impulses on the sales side. The demand in the local retail sector is quiet, but it should pick up with the end of the summer holidays. read more

In the past, as reported by reefertrends, Moroccan onion exports were less than 10,000 tons until 2013. They then steadily increased to over 20,000 tons in the 2013/14 season, 40,000 tons by 2018/19, and for the first time exceeded 60,000 tons in 2022/23. read more

"The Borettane onion harvest yielded satisfactorily, ranging between 30 and 35 tonnes per hectare. We are currently in the midst of the commercialization process," reported Matteo Freddi, co-owner of 'Freddi 1926', a company that specializes in various types of onions, with a particular focus on Borettana onions. Matteo Freddi stated, "Our philosophy revolves around the" read more

The paper bands that wrap around particularly moisture-exposed fruits and vegetables, such as bunches of celery, chard, and spring onions, have a critical issue in their application. The paper used to bind the product, when exposed to moisture, may read more