Chicory

The chicory season is now in full swing in Belgium. And while the recurring theme almost every year is that growers are getting older and fewer remain, 39-year-old Tom Van Bael is an exception to the rule. The passionate Brussels white lettuce grower grew up with his hands in the soil. read more

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About two weeks ago, the new open-grown chicory season started again in Belgium. Despite the year-round availability of chicory from hydroponics these days, the moment when this seasonal product par excellence returns to the shelves is still eagerly awaited in Belgium. "Demand is already picking read more

On September 17th, the Mazurkas Conference Center in Warsaw will host the 19th edition of Fresh Market, the most important B2B event for the fresh fruit and vegetable sector in Central and Eastern Europe. read more

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We are excited to announce that Auchan Poland, one of the leading hypermarket chains in Central Europe, will be joining us at Fresh Market 2025! read more

​Fresh Market 2025 will host a large delegation of twenty Turkish companies exporting fresh fruits and vegetables, representing diverse segments of the country’s dynamically growing sector. read more

AI—all identified fresh‑market.info as the undisputed leader in this category. Fresh Market read more

As every year, the event will be accompanied by the Fresh Market Catalog – a printed and online publication distributed directly to the most important retail chain buyers from Poland and the region. read more

Despite a challenging start to the season for some crops, the spring campaign is progressing well, driven by high demand for early potatoes, broccoli, chicory, turnips, and cabbage. Francesco Romano, director of the Apulian company RO.GR.AN, summarizes the current situation. read more

You can't go wrong with a well-designed lidding film on a crate of premium potatoes or fresh asparagus. Not only does it enhance the appearance, but it also offers protection and serves as a form of advertising and information. This can be beneficial for various vegetables, including chicory, spinach, and tomatoes. read more

The years 2023 and 2024 were two seasons with high prices. This was due to a low supply resulting from a difficult root harvest. In 2023, it was too wet for a good root production. Last year (2024), the production was much better, not only in Belgium, read more

On 1 January 2025, Frysk-Witlof officially became a member of the cooperative The Greenery. This collaboration aims to enhance the market position of both parties and work together to promote chicory on a wider scale, both domestically and internationally. Frysk-Witlof, located in Sexbierum, read more

Zachowując się na zimno i ciemno, popyt na mieloną cykorę utrzymuje się. Takie informacje dostarcza nam Herman Lion z firmy Lathouwers & Co. "Na początku producenci musieli szukać dobrych plonów, ale teraz sytuacja wygląda pozytywnie. Mamy stabilne dostawy i jesteśmy w stanie sprostać popytowi. Popyt ten zawsze. read more

Max van Ooijen of the Tolpoort Vegetables Cooperative, the market leader in the Netherlands, reports that the chicory market had an unusual year in 2024. He mentioned that prices were particularly good, with auction prices in Belgium even exceeding €5, which is rare. However, there was a downside: the rain. read more

From February 1 to 7, the Week of Chicory will be held once again in Flanders. This traditional Flemish product is celebrated for a week each year and is becoming more popular among younger generations. The arable farm owned by brothers Charles and Edward Vantieghem is also part of this event. read more

The Dutch growers association Fossa Eugenia has a strong presence in the winter vegetable market. They offer a diverse range of products such as carrots, leeks, celeriac, chicory, and different types of cabbage. With the addition of new growers, their organic selection is expanding, especially in the organic sector. read more

The vegetable campaign signed by Futuragri, a prominent Apulian company in the production and marketing of horticultural products, continues with a focus on high quality crops. The season for brassicas, spinach, and chicory has started regularly. read more

The Romagnoli chicory campaign is approaching its conclusion, expected by mid-December, with overall positive results. Filippo Fabbri, from the homonymous farm in Santarcangelo di Romagna (Rimini), and also a member of the Agribologna Consortium, communicated this to IFN as an active witness. read more

Większość upraw cykorii w Belgii została zebrana. W Primalof, Charles Cattoir rozważa średnią wydajność. "To wystarczająco godne uwagi w obecnych czasach. Perspektywy się zmieniają. Po przeżyciu lat z plonami o 30-40 procent poniżej normy, osiągnięcie średniego plonu jest jak. read more

In calendar week 44, the first chicory sprouts from new organic roots were delivered. "Although the general raw material situation is said to be rather tight, we are pleased with the good root harvest," reports Fabian Borgwald from the Lower Saxony-based organic company Engemann Bio eG. "At our read more