Markets Have Settled and Steadied
Onion Market Update for Nov. 1, 2022 By John Harris We are to the time of year when the markets become steady and these weekly reports become monthly reports. Not…
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Onion Demand Mostly Moderate, Market Remains Steady
Onion Shipping Point Prices for October 31, 2022 Onion demand is moderate in all shipping areas except New York, which is fairly good. The market is steady in most areas,…
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Cultivars Overcome Weather Challenges
Story and photos by Denise Keller, Editor Most of the cultivars in the Washington State University onion cultivar trial produced bulbs uniform in size and shape. 2022 was a tough…
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Focus on Food Safety Continues at NOA Annual Convention in Scottsdale, Arizona
By René Hardwick, National Onion Association Director of Public and Industry Relations Discussions around food safety will continue this year at the National Onion Association’s (NOA) annual December convention in…
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Sprout Control Technology Comes to US
Restrain is the manufacturer of a unique generator that converts ethanol into ethylene gas for the control of sprouts in onions and potatoes. New to the U.S., but used in…
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Added Value
Story and photos by Dave Alexander, Publisher Added value involves piling on extra features that go beyond the standard product offering. When you receive added value, you get that warm,…
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McCain Foods Acquires Dutch Frozen Foods Company
McCain Foods has acquired Scelta Products, a Netherlands-based producer of frozen foods. This purchase is the latest in a series of investments and acquisitions McCain has made in recent years to expand its…
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Jumbo Market Expected to Go Up, But There Are Too Many Mediums
Onion Market Update for Oct. 18, 2022 By John Harris Harvest is basically complete minus a few acres here and there. Mother Nature cooperated this year and harvest conditions have…
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Defending Against Heat
Story and photos by Dave Alexander, Publisher At the annual Crookham Company Onion Reveal, held Aug. 23 in Wilder, Idaho, yellow onion variety Defender was a frequent topic of conversation,…
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New York Starts Shipping Onions
Onion Shipping Point Prices for October 18, 2022 New York onion shipping points have started moving onions for the season with fairly good demand. Jumbo yellows are the exact same…
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