Bulgaria imported thousands of tons of fresh fruits and vegetables in 2023
During the first two months of 2023, over 55,000 tons of fresh vegetables were imported. The import of vegetables increased by almost 6% compared to the same period in 2022. The increase was

"Were we all fooled this season?"
"Looking back on the past season, Dutch onion supplies should have dried up eight weeks ago. But we still trade old-crop onions every day," says Daily Onions' Adriaan van Belzen. "Whether the

The Minister of Agriculture explained the recent increase in vegetable prices in Kazakhstan
The rise in prices for cabbage, carrots, onions, and potatoes is related to the end of last year's reserves and the arrival of fresh produce in June. The early ripe vegetables are slightly more

"Czy wszyscy daliśmy się nabrać w tym sezonie?"
"Patrząc wstecz na miniony sezon, holenderskie dostawy cebuli powinny wyschnąć osiem tygodni temu. Ale wciąż handlujemy cebulą ze starych zbiorów każdego dnia", mówi Adriaan van Belzen z

The dilemma of golden onions in Egypt
According to EastFruit estimates, Egypt was the main supplier of yellow onions to the markets of Eastern Europe and the European Union in the first 4-5 months of 2023. Egyptian onion producers are

Złota cebula w Egipcie: konsumenci oburzeni wysokimi cenami cebuli, ale rolnicy bardzo zadowoleni
Według EastFruitestimates, Egipt był głównym dostawcą żółtej cebuli na rynki Europy Wschodniej i Unii Europejskiej w pierwszych 4-5 miesiącach 2023 roku. Egipscy producenci

The price of onions will decrease with the new harvest in Ukraine
This year, farmers have significantly increased the area under onion cultivation, which will lead to a significant reduction in prices for this vegetable when the main harvest begins. This was

Golden onions in Egypt: consumers outraged with high onion prices, but farmers are very happy
According to EastFruitestimates, Egypt was the main supplier of yellow onions to the markets of Eastern Europe and the European Union in the first 4-5 months of 2023. Egyptian onion producers are

Золотой лук в Египте: потребители возмущены высокими ценами на лук, но фермеры очень довольны
По данным EastFruitestimates, Египет был основным поставщиком желтого лука на рынки Восточной Европы и

California transitions onion growing regions, tightening supplies
Supplies of onions from California are slimmer as the transition between growing regions gets underway this month. Gerry Valois of Western Onion says typically production begins in the Imperial

Tajikistan is expecting a record onion harvest this year
The export of early-harvest agricultural products from Tajikistan has started, including onions. The export of early onions to Kazakhstan has already reached a volume of approximately 200

"Subdued early potato volumes are marketed at persistently high prices"
The marketing of table potatoes and onions produced in the previous season is now also in the final spurt in the Free State of Bavaria. "German onions in the pack calibers 50-70 and 70-90 are

"High onion prices will persist until a new harvest is available, since there are no good alternatives"
Earlier this season, Jan van der Lans announced that this would be his last onion campaign. "It has become a memorable season. I had never seen prices increasing so fast in the long run. We

Better returns, but lower yields and higher costs for New Zealand onions
The New Zealand onion harvest was finished on time and the bulk of the seasons exports have been shipped. Planting has started for the new season albeit a bit stop start due to more wet weather.

Declining cultivation of carrots and organic onions
The domestic food retail trade is in the midst of a product range restructuring process. The marketing of domestic alternative edible potatoes has been completed. To bridge the gap until

Bulgaria imported more than 55,000 tons of fresh vegetables in January and February
In the first two months of this year alone, Bulgaria imported more than 55,000 tons of fresh vegetables. In the same period, the import of fresh fruit in Bulgaria was nearly 66,000 tons. For these

Apofruit, financial aid to members affected by flooding
After an extraordinary board meeting, Apofruit resolved important actions of financial support to its members affected by the flood. "We are talking, specifically, about a thousand farms covering

Egyptian red onions available until mid-June
The best collaborations are always the unexpected ones. Igor Tasso, a trader active in Italy and Europe who had never worked with Egyptian onions, knows this all too well. "The situation on the

Tight yellow onion supply may leave promotional door open for Vidalia onions
Vidalia onions are starting the transition from shipping fresh onions to moving into storage onions. “We finished harvesting last week and it’s about a week transition because you’re still

Onion prices in Ukraine have updated their historical records
In January 2023, EastFruit analysts warned that wholesale prices for this product would reach at least $1 per kg, and considered scenarios in which prices could even be significantly higher. Over

"At the end of the road, yellow onion prices shoot up again after all"
The Dutch onion season is nearing its proper finale. "The last onions are being distributed. Many graders are stopping, and only those with commitments are still at it. But we're really at the end

Onion prices in Ukraine have updated their historical records – will they keep rising?
In January 2023, EastFruit analysts warned that wholesale prices for this product would reach at least $1 per kg, and considered scenarios in which prices could even be significantly higher. Over

The abundant rains will again accentuate the shortages and tension in the onion market
After a long period of drought that caused the water reserves to be significantly depleted, torrential rainfall has been recorded in recent days in the main onion producing areas of Spain, such as

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,