Abundant outdoor vegetable harvests, not only in the Netherlands but across Europe, are creating difficult sales conditions for many products. For example, the leek trade has been challenging for a long time. This summer, several growers stopped after summer leeks remained low-priced for. read more

A new product called Hydro leek, grown in water basins instead of outdoors, will soon be available on the shelves of Belgian supermarkets. The system was developed by REO Veiling and Inagro, with automation provided by Indurra and its spin-off Hydromasters using Siemens technology. read more

The surface area dedicated to leeks for the marketing year 2025-2026 is expected to remain unchanged. French production is projected to reach 152,100 tons, a decrease of 12,000 tons compared to the previous year. In September 2025, prices were 6% lower than in the 2024-2025 season, yet 2% higher than the average price for. read more

The campaigns for leeks and radicchio from the Veneto region are gaining momentum. With the push of Halloween, pumpkin is the undisputed star of the week. The still warm weather is slowing down the demand for different products such as chestnuts and clementines. Prices are also up by as much as 10% compared to last year for these. read more

Belgian exporter Demargro recently made a significant achievement. The company, established in 1975 and rebranded as Demargro in 1994, has become a recognized entity in the industry. Over the years, Demargro has primarily concentrated on trading five key products: pears, leeks, tomatoes, strawberries, and cauliflower, targeting various markets. read more

With the change in weather, Pacbelimex's popular product range is also transitioning from summer to winter produce. Strawberries and red fruits are gradually disappearing, and products such as cabbage, leeks, celery, pumpkins, mushrooms, potatoes, and onions are taking their place. read more

On October 8, 2025, experts from academia, government, and the agri-food sector gathered for the closing event of the Success4BioActives project, titled Unlocking the Power of Bioactive Compounds. During the event, discussions centered around how vegetables like broccoli, leeks, and cabbage can play a role in promoting a healthier diet and food choices. read more

This summer, a new model of leek planter was unveiled in the Ain region of France. The demonstration was arranged by Agrivaloire, a company that focuses on selling leek plants, asparagus shoots, and equipment. The new machine is specifically created to cater to the requirements of farmers who prepare beds for growing leeks. read more

"The price level of leeks has been moderate all summer," observes Kees Jansen of Teelt- en verpakkingsbedrijf Gebroeders Jansen from Etten-Leur. "In recent years, we have already seen that autumn is also becoming increasingly difficult. Major markets from ten years ago, such as France, England, 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