Weather events cause troublesome situation in the garlic market
New garlic is being shipped from Mexico right now while Spain, California, and China are in the middle stages of harvest. “These regions are just beginning to enter the market,” says Jim

"New puree has unique fresh garlic flavor"
In the Netherlands, fresh garlic harvesting is in full swing at Beemster Garlic. "This year's weather extremes mean yields and grading are slightly lower. Some skins are missing across the board,

"Upheaval in the cultivation areas of fresh garlic in Germany due to drastic drop in prices"

Spain/Córdoba: Significantly smaller garlic harvest expected
Miguel del Pino, President of the Asaja Garlic Sector, told the last meeting of the O+G Committee of the Garlic Contracting Group of European producer countries, France, Italy, Portugal and Spain,

Garlic production down by 20% in Cordoba after 40% reduction in the acreage
The president of the Garlic Sector at Asaja, Miguel del Pino, reported that the province of Cordoba's garlic production this year will be reduced by about 15 to 20% due to the impact of drought

"Brazil, Central America and the Caribbean could be key markets for our Spanish garlic this year"
"This year, the work and effort of our producers in Spain have again gone to waste at the beginning of the garlic campaign, in the months of May and June. A big squall remained in the Iberian

Increased quantities and high prices for the "socially acceptable kissing garlic"
Originally from Chile, elephant garlic is hardly found in Europe anymore. However, Robert Eder, managing director of Früchte Eder, has been offering the product at his company in Kirchham/Tutting

"Our main challenge is to maintain the same level of quality"
The Egyptian garlic campaign is halfway through. With two months to go before the end of the season, growers are having to step up their efforts to maintain the same level of quality as at the

Vegetable prices have changed in Ukraine
In the Ukrainian market, the range of vegetables is expanding. Shortages of summer vegetables and high demand have raised their prices. Young beetroot is offered for 1-1.20 euros, carrots sell for

Higher garlic prices this year
Last week, the garlic division of the Spanish growers' association Asaja reported that about 30% of the garlic in its fields won't be harvested due to the impact of the persistent rains recorded

30% of Spain's garlic acreage won't be harvested
According to the president of the Garlic Sector at Asaja, Miguel del Pino, it is estimated that 30% of Spain's garlic acreage won't be harvested this season. This reduction is a consequence of the

"The quality of garlic this season is not good, mold rate is as high as 15%"
Affected by the reduction in the production of new garlic and the unsaleability of some products, due to mold, the price at origin is currently rising, and most overseas customers are in a

Kashmir will see a bumper garlic production this year
The Agriculture Department of Kashmir is forecasting a bumper production of garlic this year. Prices have also gone up compared to previous years, officials said. Joint Director of the Agriculture

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Part of Spanish Spring garlic crop affected by rains
Rainfall in the last three weeks in southern Spain has interrupted and affected part of the early spring garlic harvest. It is still early to make any global assessments, but the supply is

“Losses in garlic cultivation are incalculable”
According to the Executive Committee of ASAJA Cuenca, the latest storms have caused losses in garlic plantations. As detailed by the Secretary General of ASAJA Cuenca, Manuel Torrero, the storms

"New players are parasitizing Egypt's garlic exports"
The Egyptian garlic export campaign is progressing well, according to statements from several exporters, including Anthony Mina, CEO of E2M. Anthony said: "The season is going well so far. The

"Iranian citrus can compete in Europe"
This year has seen a surge of interest in Iran's fresh produce, amid worldwide production shortages. However, this interest only concerns a few products, and Iranian exporters can offer more,

"The price of new garlic is not expected to drop in the short term."
The new season of garlic has started, but due to the reduced production, the price in the production area is currently rising, and the overseas customers are not active, while some exporters are

Australian garlic variety could be used to combat Covid and the flu
According to new medical research, an Australian garlic variety could reduce Covid and flu-related infections. One particular variety found near Mildura in regional Victoria’s been tested by The

Mattarella, in Forlì the homage with fruit and vegetables from Romagna
A basket with the products of Romagna agriculture saved from the floods, from salad to garlic, from radishes to artichokes, from cucumbers to asparagus, was handed over by Coldiretti farmers in

Egyptian garlic is more competitive this season despite higher prices
The Egyptian garlic campaign is ongoing, with demand outstripping supply and prices rising, but it's in a more competitive position than other origins, according to Ralph Nakhal of Egyptian

The garlic harvest starts with a 15% drop in production but with good quality Spring garlic
According to forecasts, this season's garlic production will decrease by 15%; however, the quality of the Spring garlic variety is quite good, stated Julio Bacete, sector manager at Cooperativas

"Many customers travel long distances, just for the assortment and quality at the Munich wholesale market"
For several years, Munich-based company Herbafrucht Ltd, which specializes in herbs, has been working with a wild garlic producer from Hungary and another from Romania. "The season usually starts

Garlic, rainy May threatens the harvest
This year, the new garlic harvest is off to an uphill start in the Piacenza area. The heavy rains have in fact delayed the harvest and caused a higher percentage of waste. Francesco Delfanti,