Yellow and red onion supplies are plentiful; expect the market to remain low. White onions will be limited for the remainder of the season, prices are elevated. Translucent layers may be seen occasionally in the third quarter of the Northwest season.

Translucency

• Translucency is characterized by a grayish, watery texture within the outer layer(s) of an onion when cut in half
• It is a scoreable defect when visible across the circumference of three or more layers
• Suppliers are unable to detect defects during the sorting and packing process; the defects are internal and appear under the dry, outer skin of the onion
• Onions exposed to low temperatures in transit can form translucent scales
• Upon arrival, they should be stored in a cool (36 to 45 degrees), dark, dry, and well ventilated (high airflow) area to extend shelf-life and preserve quality

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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