Shallot market prices

The new Anjou shallot is here, now with a PGI designation! It is the only French shallot that bears the renowned yellow and blue label. Last year's sales were impacted by excessive water and slow consumption, but this year, production volumes, quality, and market conditions appear to be on track. Semi-dry shallots are expected to arrive soon. read more

Shallots from the northern hemisphere, originating from the U.S., Canada, and France, are reaching the end of the storage crop season. Ian Zimmerman from Maurice A. Auerbach, Inc. mentions, "The supply is comparable to last year's storage levels at this time," referring to the item as a milder-tasting onion. read more

With the arrival of warm spring weather, concerns about drought are beginning to arise among farmers. Reports from the potato industry indicate that rain is needed soon. The situation is already critical for onions and shallots, and organic grower Pieter Vandooren emphasizes the urgent need for rain. read more

Visser Agro originally started as an arable farm specializing in growing seed potatoes and onions. However, about five years ago, owners Anne Visser-Veldboer and her husband Sierd Visser decided to begin peeling their own onions in addition to cultivation and direct sales. Initially, this was read more

The Tax Department has announced the implementation of a zero VAT rate on essential goods as specified in the Council of Ministers Decree (KDP 349/2024). The decree specifies that the zero-rate category includes fresh or chilled vegetables such as potatoes, tomatoes, onions, shallots, garlic, leeks, read more

How did the production of fruit and vegetable juices as well as frozen fruits and vegetables evolve in the three quarters of 2024? read more

W Indonezji Narodowa Agencja Żywnościowa (Bapanas) pod przewodnictwem Ariefa Prasetyo Adiego aktywnie pracuje nad ustanowieniem kraju jako kluczowego gracza na światowym rynku żywności, skupiając się na handlu szalotkami. Arief podkreślił eksport szalotki do Malezji i innych. read more

TikTok never ceases to amaze with its extravagant trends, and the latest one coming from China is yet another example: coffee "corrected" with onion, shallot, or scallion. The news was reported by the New York Post, highlighting that this bizarre combination has quickly gained popularity. read more

The French interprofessional organization Interfel has announced the renewal of its agreement on French shallots starting from January 1, 2025, extending the current deal for another three years. read more

On September 18, 2024, at the Mazurkas Conference Center in Ożarów Mazowiecki, the Fresh Market 2024 took place – the largest B2B meeting in Poland and Central-Eastern Europe dedicated to the fresh fruits, vegetables, and flowers industry. The event brought together key producers, suppliers, and buyers from major retail chains in Poland and neighboring countries. read more

The majority of German onions come from Lower Saxony, where the harvest is starting these days. "Overall, the rain is good for the plants," says Landvolk President Dr. Holger Hennies, who is currently harvesting the slightly smaller shallots as well as the yellow household onions on his farm in… read more

As QS informs with reference to the BVL, the partial revocation also applies to corresponding applications of the Carneol distribution expansion (permit no.: 006899-60). read more

Jardins du Midi, located in Beaumont-de-Lomagne, is officially launching its range of products labeled with Planet-Score. The goal is to offer consumers "clarity and transparency." Starting this month, the company's garlic, onion, shallot, and Allium cepa products from the Premium ranges (Cœur de marché, read more

The 53 male and female farmers of Ferme des Arches are introducing their new brand: "Les Paysans de l'Arche." This producer organization specializes in garlic, onion, and shallot condiments that are 100% locally grown and of French origin, produced in the Beauce and Drôme regions. read more

The Central Statistical Office has published the first of three annual estimates regarding the crop area, including field vegetables. Below are the data provided. read more

Since 1926, Freddi Prodotti Ortofrutticoli has been a company specialized in the distribution of fresh onions, a leading supplier for large-scale retail trade and also active in foreign markets. Among the flagship products are the Borettana onion from Emilia, various varieties of onions and potatoes. read more

The Anjou shallot PGI, the only French shallot to have been awarded certification 10 years ago, is starting its campaign. Brahim El Hasnaoui, sales director of the Fleuron d'Anjou cooperative, which produces around 1,500 tons a year, gives an update on the start of the campaign. "The new read more

Liliaceae – Garlic, Onions, and Shallots from Emilia Romagna is the title of the new publication by CheftoChef emiliaromagnacuochi, curated by gastronome Franco Chiarini and published by Maggioli Editore on the occasion of the establishment of the Slow Food Presidium for water onions. read more

There is a new twist in the dispute between traditional shallots and shallots grown from seedlings. After reading the evaluation report on the Dutch variety Innovator (following the protocol of the Community Plant Variety Office - CPVO), French traditional shallot growers have informed French
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The new Italian garlic campaign will start in June and volumes are not expected to increase on the agricultural front. Francesco Delfanti, sales director of the company of the same name, which specialises in the production of garlic, onions and shallots, explains why.
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