SNOUPAK

Snowpack Onion: Professional Grade for Processing Industry

In the world of onion processing, metrics like bulb appearance take a backseat to technical parameters. Developed by the Dutch breeding powerhouses Bejo and De Groot en Slot, the "Snowpack" hybrid is a specialized tool designed specifically for dehydration, concentrate production, and frozen food sectors.

Technical Efficiency

The standout feature of Snowpack is its high dry matter content, ranging between 20% and 25%. For processors, this translates directly into higher yield efficiency and significantly reduced energy costs during the drying cycle. The crisp, snow-white flesh maintains its integrity through industrial processing stages, ensuring a high-quality final product regardless of the mechanical stress applied during cleaning or dicing.

Field Performance and Disease Resistance

From an agronomic perspective, Snowpack offers predictable performance. A major challenge in intensive onion production is Pink Root rot, which can devastate yields in high-pressure fields. The hybrid’s inherent resistance to this soil-borne pathogen simplifies crop protection strategies, reducing the reliance on aggressive fungicide programs during the critical mid-season growth stages. The uniformity provided by Bejo Zaden B.V. genetics is essential for modern high-speed sorting and peeling lines, significantly lowering waste rates in the factory.

Strategic Application

Snowpack is not intended for the fresh market or standard retail channels. It is a purpose-built variety for producers supplying the food processing industry. Its structural properties allow for efficient, consistent loading of processing equipment throughout the season, providing a stable supply chain for manufacturers requiring high-specification raw materials.