Warm Winter Affects the Quality of Yellow Onions in Europe

The production of yellow onions has been affected by abnormal weather conditions in many European countries. The Southern regions are experiencing a very warm winter with high temperatures that compromise the phytosanitary conditions of yellow onions. The yellow onion needs cold temperatures to maintain its organoleptic characteristics. In W2, a low quantity of product with a short shelf-life is available in the Italian market at the high price of USD 0.70/kg EXW. The demand for yellow onions from Central Europe has sharply increased in the past weeks, causing the price to soar.