"Pricey local supplies mean we mainly look at imported onions"
Local onions are currently very expensive on the Belgian market. Onion peeling company Ongena is therefore looking to imported onions. "There are very few Dutch and Belgian onions and they're

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

New report offers solutions to reduce crop loss in Tanzania
Research from the Institute for Sustainable Food at the University of Sheffield in the United Kingdom has investigated the reasons for post-harvest loss of crops produced in the Morogoro region of

Dominican onion producers alert that the local market is flooded with imports from the Netherlands, Peru, and Mexico
Dominican onion producers have informed the Government about the problems they are having to market their products. Representatives of the National Union of Onion Growers, which brings together

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

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

"Once the Italian onion season starts, prices will slowly move down"
In the German province of Palatinate, the onion harvest had already ended in October, so it was necessary to buy in alternative goods from the Netherlands and Lower Saxony, at least at the company

"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

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

Canadian fund buys into Mitolo Family Farms
The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan has invested in leading Australian potato and onion producer Mitolo Family Farms. Pending regulatory approval, the deal will see the Canadian pension fund’s

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

Onion and carrot consumption steady. We eat less peppers and beetroot
Among the most popular March species, Kantar lists onions, tomatoes and celery. Compared to March 2022, only the consumption of onions and carrots remained the same. Consumption of peppers and

Ukraine imports onions from Kyrgyzstan, India and China
Ukraine recently received its first large onion shipment from Kyrgyzstan, totaling nearly 150 tonnes. This was made possible by the early lifting of Kyrgyzstan's export ban in March 2023.

A large batch of new crop onions from Egypt entered the Georgian market, but sales are low
According to EastFruit, a large batch of Egyptian onions harvested in 2023 has arrived in the wholesale markets of Georgia. They are offered in bulk at 90 US cents per kg, but there are onions on

"This year, too, ecologically questionable imports can be avoided"
The Bio-Kartoffel-Erzeuger e.V., an association of 240 farms nationwide engaged in organic potato and onion cultivation, ensures a sufficient domestic supply of organic potatoes for food retailers

Growing spring onions - what do you need to know?
Onion cultivation from sets can be successfully carried out across the entire country, primarily for bunched harvest or with cut chives, but also for sale with dry husks during summer and autumn