Chicory

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

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

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 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

The Chicory Biennale took place from October 18 to 19. This year's venue was Fritz Boss' farm in Knoblauchsland. The numerous guests came from Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, Belgium, and the Netherlands, among other countries. The program consisted of a specialist day with lectures from. read more

How did the production of fruit and vegetable juices as well as frozen fruits and vegetables evolve in the three quarters of 2024? read more

Especially in Belgium, the supply of chicory was limited this summer, which was the basis for the high prices. Additionally, there was a heterogeneous quality image of the roots. In calendar week 40, producers in Belgium started the harvest, and in the coming weeks, they will be... read more

W Belgii rozpoczął się ponownie nowy sezon uprawy cykorii w gruncie. Moment, w którym ten produkt, który obecnie jest uprawiany praktycznie wyłącznie w Belgii, ponownie się pojawia, zawsze uważany jest za wyjątkowy. "W zeszłym tygodniu otrzymaliśmy pierwszą cykorię z pola. W tej chwili głównie jest to wciąż cykoria z zeszłego roku... read more

The Insalata dell'Orto will be present for the first time at Fruit Attraction (Hall 3, booth D-24, Madrid Fair 8-9-10 October) with its offering of salads and red chicory, as well as a selection of edible flowers from the Miscele & Snack range. The company will have. read more

On September 18, 2024, at the Mazurkas Conference Center in Ożarów Mazowiecki, the Fresh Market 2024 took place – the largest B2B meeting in Poland and Central-Eastern Europe dedicated to the fresh fruits, vegetables, and flowers industry. The event brought together key producers, suppliers, and buyers from major retail chains in Poland and neighboring countries. read more

"Few and expensive," is how Sjan van Gorsel of chicory packer Reijnpack from Sint-Philipsland succinctly describes the chicory market. "But in that sense there is nothing new under the sun, because we've been dealing with that all year. For now, we have just enough product to deliver to our customers." read more

Chicory will be included in our summer salads, but Belgian chicory growers are a bit worried. "The marketing is currently going well, but the supply side has been very challenging. Additionally, in the future, there will be increasing pressure on chicory." read more