Price growth resumed in the Ukrainian onion market
Prices have resumed this week on the onion market in Ukraine, EastFruit project analysts report. Key market players say this is due to the seasonal depletion of stocks in local farms and the

Vegetable prices rise sharply in Azerbaijan
Vegetable prices in Azerbaijan, including tomatoes, onions, and potatoes, have risen sharply recently. Farmers attribute the price increase to the sharp rise in the cost of fertilizers and

Dutch company automatically traces onion storage crates using RFID Asset Tracking
Gourmet needed a system to track large product quantities more quickly and efficiently through its internal logistics chain. This Dutch company cultivates, selects, packages, and distributes a

“I look forward to meeting onion growers/packers of all shapes and sizes in North America”
“No one likes onion skins, leaves, and dust. A clean working environment makes happy workers and good performance of high-tech equipment. And what’s more: retailers and consumers pay a premium

Walla Walla onions actually originated on a European island
Whether yellow, white, sweet, or red, choosing the right onion can feel a bit like solving a mystery. If you prefer sweet onions, though, then you might want to skip all the sleuthing and simply

Kazakhstan exported more than 100 thousand tonnes of onions in a year for the first time, but remained a net importer
According to EastFruit analysts, in 2022, Kazakhstan exported more than 100 000 tonnes of onions for the first time. Meanwhile, the country remains a major net importer of onions with an average

AMI: German vegetable imports lower than at any time in the last twelve years
Last year, imports of fresh vegetables to Germany veered off their growth course of many years. For the first time, fewer vegetables were imported again and imports were lower than they had been

The war in Ukraine encourages people to provide themselves with their own products
Ukraine is a country with a rich agricultural history, famous for its tasty vegetables and fruits. Different regions of the country grow different types of crops. In the south of Ukraine, the main

Prices for new crop onions collapsed in two days in Tajikistan
In just a couple of days, onion prices in Tajikistan have almost halved and currently, stand at about $0.28/kg. This was reported by EastFruit experts. At the same time, according to market

Vidalia Sweet Onion shipping kicks off today
Vidalia® Sweet Onions are ready to ship starting today. “We have a beautiful crop this year filled with incredible flavor,” says Troy Bland, CEO of Bland Farms. This crop follows a cold snap

"Anxious to see what the Dutch onion season's last months hold"
The Dutch onion market's earlier frenzy has subsided. So says Mike de Koster of WDK Onions, an onion grading and packing facility. "Prices fell and then stabilized, and far lower volumes are

"Even the smaller retail chains prefer Spanish over Chinese garlic"
Noticeable bottlenecks and a lack of desired calibers characterize the current onion import from Spain. "The caliber 80-100 for the wholesale markets and gastronomy as well as the 70-80 for the

Prices for new crop onions collapsed in two days in Tajikistan
In just a couple of days, onion prices in Tajikistan have almost halved and currently, stand at about $0.28/kg. This is reported by EastFruit experts. At the same time, according to market

Another stage of onion price increase has started in Moldova
The wholesale prices for yellow onions of the 2022 harvest in the markets of Chisinau increased by 0.5-1 MDL/kg in the first half of this week up to an average of 15 MDL/kg ($0.83/kg). The rise in

"Products like black garlic, onions, and limes becoming increasing well-known"
Vegan caviar. This product may raise a few eyebrows, but Kuperus Foods recently added black garlic vegan caviar to its product line. And according to this Dutch company's founder Anne Kuperus, it

Another stage of onion price increase has started in Moldova
The wholesale prices for yellow onions of the 2022 harvest in the markets of Chisinau increased by 0.5-1 MDL/kg in the first half of this week up to an average of 15 MDL/kg ($0.83/kg). The rise in

First large batches of onions of a new harvest became available on the wholesale markets of Uzbekistan
At the end of March 2023, EastFruit wrote about the beginning of the harvest of early winter onions in the southernmost region of Uzbekistan. As we forecast in the article, a week later, the first

The first large batches of onions of a new harvest became available on the wholesale markets of Uzbekistan
At the end of March 2023, EastFruit wrote about the beginning of the harvest of early winter onions in the southernmost region of Uzbekistan. As we forecasted in the article, a week later, the

More onions, fewer potatoes
EastFruit analysts note that both local onions and potatoes currently remain in a severe deficit in Georgia. Strong local demand is satisfied with the imports. The next major harvest of potatoes

Kazakhstan suspended the ban on onion exports since April 8, exports still limited
The ban on the exports of onions in Kazakhstan has been suspended since April 8, 2023. Nevertheless, the exports will be limited. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of

"Soon, there will be enough onion volumes for everyone"
The demand for Egyptian onions is not easing, and Egyptian growers are actively working to increase their volumes after a weak production early in the season. According to Amr Kadah, export

"Onion market trending down rather than up"
The onion market seems to be stabilizing. "Prices are under some pressure rather than rising," says Maarten van Damme of the Dutch company Dacomex. "Just like with the exchange listing, a few

More onions, fewer potatoes – Georgian farmers have made the choice
EastFruit analysts note that both local onions and potatoes currently remain in a harsh deficit in Georgia. Strong local demand is satisfied with the imports. The next major harvest of potatoes

Kazakhstan suspended the ban on onion exports since April 8
The ban on the exports of onions in Kazakhstan has been suspended since April 8, 2023. Nevertheless, the exports will be limited. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of