28 June 2023 This week, Minister Jo-Anne Marie Luxton, Minister of Customs and Associate Minister for Agriculture and Education, gave a speech, focused on the Sustainable Food and Fibres Future Project.

17 March 2023 Global onion prices are at record-high levels due to a global shortage of onions. In the Netherlands, the onion market has stabilised around 90 cents for the 60/80 grade, while in Germany, Spanish and Dutch onions are well above previous years' price levels, and demand for import onions is relatively high.

Onions are the staple of cuisines across the world, the most consumed vegetable after the tomato (technically a fruit). About 106 million tons are produced annually — roughly the same as carrots, turnips, chillies, peppers and garlic combined.

The increase in cost from grocery suppliers to supermarkets has continued to rise, contributing to the high cost of groceries for consumers.

Volumes of onion are down this winter in many countries, with a decrease of up to 40% in Spain, and less significant but still notable losses in Germany, France and the United States, among others. Large sizes are particularly hard to find, and this lack of supply has driven up the prices across much of the global market

Many recipes from soups to savoury pies call for an onion. Here's a simple guide to picking the right variety for every dish.

Our onion growers pride themselves on sustainable cropping, utilising organic matter to minimise chemical and nitrogen usage, which assists in improved waterways and soil health.

Grown in New Zealand for the World; Onion growing regions in New Zealand. Pukekohe/Franklin 55%, Hawkes Bay 15%, Manuwatu 5%, Canterbury 25%

Weather and logistical issues are a common theme across the global onion market, affecting quality and price in multiple countries

Spreading BIOCHAR to reduce our environmental footprint and grow more sustainably.

Onions are valued by people across the globe, for their health and nutritional values. They are one of the few vegetables used in every cuisine in the world. The health benefits of including onions in our diets have been known by cooks and are being studied by scientists.

In mid-September, India imposed an export ban on its onions, which immediately resulted in a higher demand for Dutch, Spanish, Egyptian, Turkish and Chinese onions in Asia and the Middle East.