Onion
Prices rising for onions from Spain and Germany
2024-01-22 00:00
In January, wholesale business is generally quieter than usual, says Sales Manager Torben Sander of Neuenkirchener Heidekartoffel Handelsgesellschaft. "Sales to school canteens and communal catering continue steadily. However, it is quieter than in the spring or summer. Nevertheless, staple
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Although Ukrainian farmers harvested nearly 29 million tons of vegetables in 2023, Ukraine continues to import significant quantities of basic vegetables, including tomatoes, onions, carrots, beets, and cabbage.
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"Optical sorting optimizes the sorting process"
2024-01-19 00:00
Last summer, Dutch onion packer Jonika from Oostdijk announced their investment in five Flikweert Vision QualityGraders. These machines were installed in early December. "We'd planned for that to take two weeks, but it was done well within the timeframe," says Jaap Nieuwenhuijse, Jonika's director.
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Fruit and vegetables from Romagna and Lucania close to Ukraine
2024-01-19 00:00
In the desperate context of Ukraine, concrete help is on the way from Romagna, in the form of around 130 tonnes of fresh fruit and vegetables.
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CMR GROUP sponsors campaign
2024-01-18 08:25
CMR Group recently joined a campaign dedicated to informing consumers about the crucial role of the agri-food industry in safeguarding Spain's food security.
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“It is going to be a tricky season"
2024-01-18 00:00
The onion harvest in Tasmania has just started and quality is looking good.
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"Low stocks, quality in the Netherlands, and the crisis in the Red Sea will result in an interesting year for the onion industry"
2024-01-18 00:00
By mid-January, the stock of onions stored at room temperature in the hands of producers in Spain "is very limited" and, of this stock, "the amount of quality onions to be packaged in nets or supermarket bags is minimal," says Fermín Utrilla, from Biodiversa.
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Too much onion! Farmers of Kazakhstan can’t sell their onions
2024-01-16 00:00
EastFruitanalysts draw attention to the ongoing problems with oversupply of fresh onions in the countries of Central Asia, which we warned about back in June 2023 in the article “ Onion bubble ”. We recently reported about the same problem with onions in Uzbekistan , where prices now are
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Onion pricing likely to stay stronger for near future
2024-01-15 00:00
Pricing continues to be stronger for onions given that supply is on the shorter side. “White onions definitely seem to be the shortest. That’s what is trading at the highest dollars at the moment,” says Jessica Peri of Peri & Sons Farms.
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Belarus sees price surge on fresh produce
2024-01-12 00:00
In December 2023, Belarus witnessed a significant spike in food prices, as reported by the National Statistical Committee. Fresh cucumbers led the pack with a staggering 28.90% increase compared to the previous month. Other notable hikes included white cabbage (+22.58%), grapes (+18.32%), sweet
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According to Fresh Fruit, in the last months of last year, Peruvian fresh onion shipments experienced a slight boost thanks to the increase in European demand and Egypt's export ban on onions. This scenario provided an opportunity for the Peruvian onion to gain a greater market share and
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Onion prices in Uzbekistan are lower than at harvest time
2024-01-11 00:00
EastFruit analysts point out that wholesale prices for onions on the Uzbekistan market are currently on average almost three times lower than a year earlier at the same time. In addition, so far there are absolutely no prerequisites for their growth. Moreover, since October 2023, wholesale
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Selenella presents production and marketing strategies at Marca
2024-01-11 00:00
On the strength of the results achieved during 2023, Selenella opens 2024 under the banner of optimism and presents itself at Marca with a range of excellent products. The Consorzio Patata Italiana di Qualità (Italian Quality Potato Consortium) has already fine-tuned its production and marketing strategies for potatoes,
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“Sure bet” on profiting from onions did not work – prices in Uzbekistan are lower than at harvest time
2024-01-10 00:00
EastFruit analysts point out that wholesale prices for onions on the Uzbekistan market are currently on average almost three times lower than a year earlier at the same time. In addition, so far there are absolutely no prerequisites for their growth. Moreover, since October 2023, wholesale
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The cultivation of aubergines, whether in a greenhouse or in an open field, is no small challenge to achieve satisfactory production for the supply chain. CHV's Croptimum is an innovative plant activator based on purified plant molecules that is attracting a lot of interest from
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"Good conditions forecast through to mid-January, this will give us a good start to the harvest"
2024-01-10 00:00
Balle Bros. are experiencing a more normal growing season in the northern half of the North Island of New Zealand compared to the last 2 years. Sufficient rain has set up the early onion crops for a good finish.
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"Onion demand has taken a tumble"
2024-01-08 00:00
The onion market is calm at present. "Most packers are fairly quiet, and demand is dwindling. Only one ship, at most, will still leave for Senegal, and it's a big question of who's going to take over next," says Rinus Wisse of the Dutch company Wiscomex.
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Tradition in Greece is to hang onions on the front door at New Year
2024-01-03 00:00
It is a tradition in Greece to hang an onion outside the door. This is done after coming back from the New Year’s Day church service. It is considered to bring good luck and signifies a new beginning to life. The onions represent fertility and growth. Among the ancient Greeks, it was also
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"Sluggish financial flows make for high-risk trading"
2024-01-02 00:00
"This season's onion market is very exciting on all fronts," says Tjerk Nagel of the Dutch company Konaxx Onions. "Rising prices may be justified, but global financial flows are incredibly sluggish. The onions are selling for a lot of money, but that's coming in too slowly. That makes trading,
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Pakistan may limit onion exports – what impact could it have on the markets of Europe and Central Asia?
2023-12-26 00:00
According to EastFruit analysts, persistent rumors that Pakistan plans to limit onion exports have not yet been officially confirmed. However, the likelihood of such restrictions, formal or not, remains quite high. And this could have a significant impact on the market because Pakistan is among
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