Onion

The measures to combat seasonal price surges for onions in Kazakhstan were discussed in the Majilis (lower house of parliament). read more

According to the National Statistics Bureau, since the beginning of June, cabbage has significantly decreased in price (by 9.3%) as well as onions. read more

The Egyptian onion season is ongoing in a context of rising demand and lower volumes than last year, driving up prices and presaging an increase in acreage next season. Mohammad Hassan, Sales Manager at On Trade, gives an overview of the season. read more

California onion supplies look to be on the shorter side right now. “I think a lot of the overwinter varieties available at this time of year, you either couldn’t get them planted or they were damaged. There just doesn’t seem to be as much supply as there has been in years past,” says
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Stourgarden, a UK company that started in 1995 and now handles more than one million packs of onions per week, has recently purchased Newtec’s weighing machines to address their weighing and packing needs. read more

Aglio Polesano Dop, Slow Food Val di Chiana Aglione, organic black garlic, Igp Tropea onion, Igp Margherita onion, Slow Food Giarratana onion, Slow Food Certaldo onion, Slow Food Acquaviva delle Fonti onion, shallot
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According to EastFruit analysts Uzbekistan profited from the tight onion supply situation in Europe and Middle East in a big way. After lifting export restrictions from March 15, 2023 and through the end of May 2023 the country has already exported more than 157 thousand tons of onions, which is
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Waterman Onions loaded the last 'air' onions this week. The rest will come from cooled crates. "And, thus, the scenario imagined in February - onions would run out in April - didn't materialize after all. Apparently, the market goes into some kind of survival mode, and the onions never actually
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According to EastFruit analysts Uzbekistan profited from the tight onion supply situation in Europe and Middle East in a big way. After lifting export restrictions from March 15, 2023 and through the end of May 2023 the country has already exported more than 157 thousand tons of onions, which is
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The vegetable market is moving at two speeds. Some references are falling sharply in quotations, such as the cluster tomato which is suffering from Dutch competition. There is instead a settlement for tomatoes, courgettes and aubergines. Peppers are showing interesting quotations, but also
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The loss of the Kahovka reservoir has become not only the largest man-made disaster for Ukrainians but also a tragedy on a national scale. The agricultural industry in the south of the country has practically been destroyed. read more

The market of table potatoes from previous harvests is almost empty. Peeling companies are absorbing the remaining lots. Imported goods are meanwhile very scarce and very expensive. According to Weuthen, the first potatoes from the Palatinate and Breisgau will be available from week 25. The
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In Kazakhstan, the capacity of vegetable and fruit storage facilities is only about 35.4%. The largest deficit is in potato and fruit storage facilities, which leads to a shortage of products and an increase in prices during the winter and spring periods. This results in the import of products.
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In the Filipino House of Representatives, a bill providing for an Onion Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (OCEF) has been proposed. House agriculture and food panel chairperson Mark Enverga of Quezon, House appropriations panel chairperson Elizaldy Co of Ako Bicol party-list, and House
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Drought played a key role in the development of the onion season. "Last year, production in Europe suffered enormously. There were issues in the Netherlands, Europe's leading onion producer, Germany, France, and Spain," stated Fermin Utrilla of Biodiversa, a company that specializes in the
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FAO International Consultant and EastFruit expert Fedir Rybalko shares insights about the market situation of early vegetables and potatoes in the EastFruit region. read more

FAO International Consultant and EastFruit expert Fedir Rybalko shares insights about the market situation of early vegetables and potatoes in the EastFruit region. “The highest wholesale prices for onions are currently noted in Ukraine. Azerbaijan is the main supplier to Ukraine at the
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There is a general lag abroad with regard to the main campaigns, not only for summer fruits, but also for new potatoes and onions. read more

According to the Ministry of Agriculture of Tajikistan, the early crop of vegetables and melons exceeded 400,000 tons. It now is amounting to 10% of the planned agricultural production. This includes approximately 270,000 tons of onions, more than 38,000 tons of carrots, 26,000 tons of
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According to Egyptian Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation El Sayed Al Qusseir, the nation will start exporting onions and citrus to the Philippines and Uzbekistan on June 15. Egyptian agriculture exports from January to 24 August this year have amounted to around 4,491,099 tons, El
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