South Africa | Dutoit foresees a robust onion season in 2026

The Western Cape-based South African producer cultivates sweet onions, shallots, brown and red onions on six farms situated within a 150-kilometer radius, a strategy designed to mitigate climate and production risks. Dutoit: an integrated and sustainable model in South African agriculture Focus on exporting to Europe and the United Kingdom First commercial harvest of sweet onion Growing interest from European buyers Counter-season strategy with Spain Logistical challenges Prospects and final balance of the campaign Focus on exporting to Europe and the United Kingdom In the last five years, Dutoit has followed a strategy focused on expanding its onion exports to the EU and UK markets. A key part of this strategy has been strengthening its presence in these markets, staying close to its customers, and ensuring transparency throughout the supply chain. To achieve this, they established a presence in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, operating from an office that allows them to be directly ...