"There is a temporary rise in demand for leeks, but the pumpkin market is facing significant challenges."

2026-01-13 00:00

In the Netherlands, the cold weeks after the New Year and the snowfall that followed caused significant disruption; the situation in Belgium seems to be less severe. The snowfall did pose some challenges for hauliers, but the cold weather appears to have had a positive impact on winter vegetables.

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