Onion

The wholesale prices for yellow onions of the 2022 harvest in the markets of Chisinau increased by 0.5-1 MDL/kg in the first half of this week up to an average of 15 MDL/kg ($0.83/kg). The rise in the price of onions in the Moldovan market is a normal seasonal phenomenon in April. It is
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Vegan caviar. This product may raise a few eyebrows, but Kuperus Foods recently added black garlic vegan caviar to its product line. And according to this Dutch company's founder Anne Kuperus, it is gaining popularity. Caviar does not have the best reputation in terms of animal friendliness. The
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The wholesale prices for yellow onions of the 2022 harvest in the markets of Chisinau increased by 0.5-1 MDL/kg in the first half of this week up to an average of 15 MDL/kg ($0.83/kg). The rise in the price of onions in the Moldovan market is a normal seasonal phenomenon in April. It is
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At the end of March 2023, EastFruit wrote about the beginning of the harvest of early winter onions in the southernmost region of Uzbekistan. As we forecast in the article, a week later, the first large batches of onions became available on the wholesale markets of the country’s capital. read more

The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan has invested in leading Australian potato and onion producer Mitolo Family Farms. read more

At the end of March 2023, EastFruit wrote about the beginning of the harvest of early winter onions in the southernmost region of Uzbekistan. As we forecasted in the article, a week later, the first large batches of onions became available on the wholesale markets of the country’s capital. read more

EastFruit analysts note that both local onions and potatoes currently remain in a severe deficit in Georgia. Strong local demand is satisfied with the imports. The next major harvest of potatoes begins in June in the Kvemo-Kartli region, which produces 20-30% of the country’s annual potato
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The ban on the exports of onions in Kazakhstan has been suspended since April 8, 2023. Nevertheless, the exports will be limited. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture to ElDala.kz. read more

The demand for Egyptian onions is not easing, and Egyptian growers are actively working to increase their volumes after a weak production early in the season. According to Amr Kadah, export manager of HB Group, "Soon, there will be enough onion volumes for everyone." read more

The onion market seems to be stabilizing. "Prices are under some pressure rather than rising," says Maarten van Damme of the Dutch company Dacomex. "Just like with the exchange listing, a few cents are coming off every week. The bale price for medium and large onions is around €0.75 to €0.80." read more

EastFruit analysts note that both local onions and potatoes currently remain in a harsh deficit in Georgia. Strong local demand is satisfied with the imports. The next major harvest of potatoes begins in June in the Kvemo-Kartli region, which produces 20-30% of the country’s annual potato
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The ban on the exports of onions in Kazakhstan has been suspended since April 8, 2023. Nevertheless, the exports will be limited. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture to ElDala.kz. read more

Transnistria has imposed a duty of $0.7 per 1 kg on the export of onions to prevent an increase in prices on the domestic market. The Transnistrian government decided this on March 30th. The duty will be in effect until June of this year, until the beginning of the new harvest season. read more

According to EastFruit analysts, Ukraine received the first large batch of onions from Kyrgyzstan this week. According to preliminary estimates, the volume of the imported batch of onions is estimated at almost 150 tonnes. read more

According to EastFruit, a large batch of Egyptian onions harvested in 2023 has arrived in the wholesale markets of Georgia. They are offered in bulk at 90 US cents per kg, but there are onions on the market at a lower price, so Egyptian onion sales are not doing well. read more

The first early potatoes in the Palatinate, Bavaria and the Lower Rhine have been planted. Until the new harvest, the farms of the Bio-Kartoffel-Erzeuger e.V., an interest group of 240 farms nationwide with organic potato and onion cultivation, can once again provide sufficient domestic produce
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The first early potatoes have been planted in the Palatinate, Bavaria and the Lower Rhine. By the time of the new harvest, the farms of the Bio-Kartoffel-Erzeuger e.V. (Organic Potato Growers Association), an interest group of 240 farms nationwide with organic potato and onion cultivation, can again grow enough domestic
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For Dutch onions, the 2022-2023 export season will undoubtedly be remembered as a historic one, says the Holland Onion Association. It will not reach a record, volume-wise, but in terms of value, Dutch onion export sales could well, for the first time ever, top €500 million. read more

The Dutch onion sector is still adapting to the recent, unexpected market price pressure. At one point, prices were heading toward a euro; now, bale prices are at more of a €0.80-€0.95 level. "The bottom seems to be in sight now," says Eric Moerdijk of grading and packing company Monie. read more

In the midst of a global "onion crisis", demand for Egyptian onions is overwhelming while volumes are insufficient and prices are skyrocketing. Mohamed Maatouk, CEO of Egyptian Emirati, looks back at the causes of the shortage of onions, and gives information on the Egyptian supply and the
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