Onion

The partner region of Macfrut 2023 is Calabria, and precisely at the event at the Rimini exhibition centre, from 3 to 5 May 2023, the region's iconic fruit and vegetable products, which we saw at close quarters at the last Fruit Logistica in Berlin, will be the focus
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Spring onions from Egypt were likely behind a deadly E. coli outbreak in Denmark in 2021, according to researchers. Between November and December 2021, the first recorded outbreak of enteroinvasive E. coli (EIEC) in Denmark occurred. A total of 88 sick people, including 58 women, with
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According to the specialists from the Federation of Agricultural Producers of Moldova FARM, Moldovan vegetable growers suffer losses due to the prolonged April rainfall. Some onion crops could not be effectively protected from weeds, so the fields will be cultivated with discs and reseeded.
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Quick-frozen onions are popular in the international market because of their storage resistance, wide application and convenience. Many large food factories use them to make sauces. read more

According to the specialists from the Federation of Agricultural Producers of Moldova FARM, Moldovan vegetable growers suffer losses due to the prolonged April rainfall. Some onion crops could not be effectively protected from weeds, so the fields will be cultivated with discs and reseeded.
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Over the past week, wholesale prices for onions of a new crop have decreased by 2 times, which is explained by a sharp increase in the volume of onion supply in the domestic market. In turn, this circumstance puts pressure on the prices of last year’s onions, and wholesale prices for them fell
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In the Netherlands, the final weeks of the old onion season's harvest have begun at Meir Onions & Potatoes. "We still have some stock, but that will have run out in about three weeks. We can then stop on time for a good cleaning, and can go on vacation," says Leon van Meir. He reflects on an
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Maxim Hopka, an analyst at the Ukrainian Agrarian Business Club, cited three reasons for the rise in vegetable prices in Ukraine. read more

Over the past week, wholesale prices for onions of a new crop have decreased by 2 times, which is explained by a sharp increase in the volume of onion supply in the domestic market. In turn, this circumstance puts pressure on the prices of last year’s onions, and wholesale prices for them fell
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Prices have resumed this week on the onion market in Ukraine, EastFruit project analysts report. Key market players say this is due to the seasonal depletion of stocks in local farms and the increased purchasing activity of wholesale companies. read more

Over the past week, wholesale prices for onions of a new crop have decreased by 2 times, which is explained by a sharp increase in the volume of onion supply in the domestic market. In turn, this circumstance puts pressure on the prices of last year’s onions, and wholesale prices for them
read more

Prices have resumed this week on the onion market in Ukraine, EastFruit project analysts report. Key market players say this is due to the seasonal depletion of stocks in local farms and the increased purchasing activity of wholesale companies. read more

Vegetable prices in Azerbaijan, including tomatoes, onions, and potatoes, have risen sharply recently. Farmers attribute the price increase to the sharp rise in the cost of fertilizers and nitrates due to the war between Russia and Ukraine. However, in addition to this, there is an artificial
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Ginsters is looking to capitalise on growing demand for locally grown veg following well-documented recent fresh produce shortages. read more

Gourmet needed a system to track large product quantities more quickly and efficiently through its internal logistics chain. This Dutch company cultivates, selects, packages, and distributes a wide range of onions, shallots, and garlic. read more

During a rally that was held yesterday in Denizli province, Turkish president Erdoğan has denied there is an ‘expensive onion, potato or cucumber problem’ in the country. The president argued that there is no problem with the rising cost of living in the country. read more

“No one likes onion skins, leaves, and dust. A clean working environment makes happy workers and good performance of high-tech equipment. And what’s more: retailers and consumers pay a premium for clean onions", according to Sjoerd van Diepen, Technical Sales Advisor at Modesta. He will be
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Local onions are currently very expensive on the Belgian market. Onion peeling company Ongena is therefore looking to imported onions. "There are very few Dutch and Belgian onions and they're simply too pricey for us. We, thus, started looking further afield. We have to consider our customers'
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Whether yellow, white, sweet, or red, choosing the right onion can feel a bit like solving a mystery. If you prefer sweet onions, though, then you might want to skip all the sleuthing and simply opt for Walla Walla onions. These large, round, mild veggies — the result of growing in a
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Research from the Institute for Sustainable Food at the University of Sheffield in the United Kingdom has investigated the reasons for post-harvest loss of crops produced in the Morogoro region of Tanzania. The study, which was led by Dr. Pamela Abbott from the university’s information school,
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