Onion
Harvesting of a new onion crop has begun in Uzbekistan
2023-03-31 00:00
A few days ago, farmers in the Surkhandarya region of Uzbekistan, the southernmost region of the country, began harvesting early winter onions. The first small batches of several tonnes are already being shipped to the markets of the region and nearby, EastFruit specialists inform.
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Harvesting of a new onion crop has begun in Uzbekistan: when will exports start? (photo)
2023-03-30 00:00
A few days ago, farmers in the Surkhandarya region of Uzbekistan, the southernmost region of the country, began harvesting early winter onions. The first small batches of several tonnes are already being shipped to the markets of the region and nearby, EastFruit specialists inform.
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Prices for onions started declining in Ukraine
2023-03-30 00:00
A decrease in selling prices was recorded on the onion market in Ukraine this week, EastFruit project analysts report. The main reason for the downward price trend was the massive supply of imported onions from Poland, Egypt and the Netherlands. According to the project’s daily
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Good onion prices, but carrots and broccoli are over-supplied
2023-03-30 00:00
The harvest of onions at Premium Fresh is almost done for the year, the harvest conditions have been very good except for a some rain in the last few days.
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Prices for onions started declining in Ukraine
2023-03-29 00:00
A decrease in selling prices was recorded on the onion market in Ukraine this week, EastFruit project analysts report. The main reason for the downward price trend was the massive supply of imported onions from Poland, Egypt and the Netherlands. According to the project’s daily monitoring
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High levels of sulphur discovered in onions and brassicas
2023-03-29 00:00
The benefits of eating vegetables are well known, but as of today, some vegetables are also of great interest for research. Based on a study by Osaka University, high levels of sulphur compounds (reactive polysulphides) were discovered in 22 different vegetables.
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"The market is ready for optical sorting"
2023-03-28 00:00
This year is the Dutch company Remach's fifth anniversary. "We initially wanted to trade used machines. But after a few months, we decided to focus entirely on selling new sorting, washing, and packaging machines. We sell them for products like potatoes, onions, carrots, red beets, and other
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Preliminary results show that Ekobot can contribute to reduced storage losses in Swedish onion cultivation
2023-03-28 00:00
The Norwegian Institute for Bioeconomy has stated: "Ekobot can contribute to reduced storage losses in Swedish onion cultivation according to preliminary results from Hushållningssällskapet Skåne and NIBIO."
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High demand on Egyptian onions this year
2023-03-28 00:00
International demand for golden onions increased this year due to climate conditions that disrupted onion production worldwide, according to Noha Gharib, development manager at the exporting company H&W Trading Co. Noha said: "We're witnessing a high interest in our onions due to
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"High onion prices slowing exports to West Africa"
2023-03-28 00:00
Himilco got off to an anxious start during the pandemic, but this Belgian logistics service provider has now found its place in that world. "In this sector, you must be able to switch quickly, be flexible and brainstorm. I'm getting more and more potential customers because of that," begins
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Golden onion volumes in Egypt will be very low this year, according to Noha Gharib, development manager at the exporting company H&W Trading Co. Noha said: "We expect only one-third of the usual volumes and a lower quality than last year. This is due to the weather conditions. It rained a
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Eye-watering sum for a single onion at Sainsbury’s online checkout
2023-03-27 00:00
Shoppers at Sainsbury’s were appalled as they were charged £15 for a single onion. In particular, customers faced the eye-watering price of the vegetable in the supermarket's online checkout. One woman was faced with a bill of £45.39 after popping three loose brown onions in her basket.
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The Camp-Galhan winery in the Cevennes also produces sweet onions and green asparagus on 4 hectares. Lionel Pourquier, manager of the farm, has been adapting and perfecting his production techniques for several decades in order to offer the most tender and highest quality asparagus possible.
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"Onion prices stagnate slightly; the year's first setback"
2023-03-27 00:00
After a slight price drop, onion demand has picked up again, notes Marius Jansen of the Dutch company JJK Onion Trade. "Lately, prices have been rising sharply, but things were tough. Then prices dropped by about €0.04. That stagnation is the year's first setback in a market that has only been
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"I'm not competing for the last onions; let others do that"
2023-03-27 00:00
Dutch onion prices are skyrocketing. "You can make €0.70 for delivery in March or April. But the onion market can be hot; you must have onions available," says Mark van Sijll of Sijlltrade in the Netherlands. He established this trading company in 2018, focusing mainly on supplying the industry.
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"I'd love a few more years like this"
2023-03-24 00:00
"I think what's happening on the onion market is absolutely amazing. There's confidence in the product, and there's a market again. So you can make good money. That livens things up. I'd love a few more years like this," begins Wouter van der Beek of Bruin Export, laughing. This Dutch company
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Good demand and medium price levels for Palatinate spring onions
2023-03-23 00:00
In week 10, Gemüsebau Frey from Karlsruhe began selling the first spring onions from the Palatinate. "Palatinate produce has always been our mainstay," Managing Director Andreas Frey informs us. "We have very good volumes, which coincides with an equally extremely good demand. The price is at a
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German onion market: unprecedented, extremely wide price range
2023-03-23 00:00
Developments on the onion market have been headlong in recent weeks and have been characterised by daily upward price adjustments. According to the AMI in its current market report in Fruchthandel magazine, this has resulted in a high price level and for the
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"Normally, the raw material prices for Spanish onions would have been paid for the first Chilean goods"
2023-03-23 00:00
The supply of raw potatoes and onions continues to be difficult. "Due to the drought last year, we have mainly smaller potatoes available, which is why peeling takes considerably longer. Volumes have also been lacking in some cases, which is why we have had to scrape together the raw material we
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On March 18, 2023, the abolition of a temporary ban on the exports of onion from Uzbekistan was reported. Just a few hours after the corresponding announcement of the Ministry of Agriculture requests for trucks to ship Uzbek onions to foreign markets started appearing in the logistics
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