date:May 16, 2016
Michael says.
NZ is the number one supplier from the southern hemisphere to continental Europe. This region accounts for 48% of total NZ exports and sold through major retail chains. In recent years the industry has balanced this trade with Asia. In 2008 Asian markets accounted for 12% of total exports. In 2016 its forecasted to reach 41%.
The onion industry developed a strategic plan in 2013 which focussed on 4 key pillars of Productivity, Export Market Development, Quality Onions and Innova