Lower Belgian onion stock will increase prices

Published 2021년 2월 12일

Tridge summary

The Belgian onion season is experiencing good market conditions despite the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic and a summer drought. The market has normal demand, but prices are higher than usual due to a decrease in tonnage harvested. The high sales already achieved indicate further price increases. Challenges such as lack of irrigation, sloping fields, and reduced head rot and mold from shooting pose production issues. However, the market remains robust, and there is concern about meeting the demand, potentially leading to the need to supply Dutch onions earlier in the season.

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Original content

The Belgian onion season is proceeding positively. “We cannot complain,” says Frans Cool of Cool Paul company. “The corona pandemic has not resulted in fewer onions being eaten. The market is actually normal for this time of year. Prices, on the other hand, are at a higher level than normal and there may still be an increase, because a lot of onions have already been sold. ” “We harvested fewer tonnes due to the drought last summer. The disadvantage of growing onions in Belgium is that it is almost impossible to irrigate, which has consequences for the size. Another disadvantage is that many of the fields in Belgium are sloping, which makes the spraying against shooting less successful. The batches have less head rot and mold, but shooting the onions can cause some problems, ”says Frans. “Nevertheless, the market is good this year. Good prices, good demand and a lot of onions have already ...

Source: Uiennieuws