High demand for Egyptian onions drives up prices
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.
Hassan said: "Ahead of the growing season, many producers avoided growing onions because of last year's sharp rise in
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