From 2015 to 2021, Inagro vzw, in collaboration with REO Auction, carried out an experimental study on leek cultivation using hydroponics in an outdoor Deep Float Technique (DFT) system. The study demonstrated various benefits of this system, including extensive mechanization and automation possibilities. read more

The leek harvest has recently concluded at Seddon & Sons, and like other vegetables, it was a somewhat challenging season. James Seddon mentioned, "The harvest was typical during the summer months, but starting from November/December, we experienced frost followed by wet conditions, which impacted both yields and quality." read more

Dutch supermarket chain Jumbo has announced that all of the loose red peppers and cucumbers it sources from within the Netherlands will be sold without plastic packaging from now on. read more

At Calsa, they are looking forward to the upcoming summer season. The abundant fall rain made it challenging for many Belgian winter products, like cabbage, leek, and celeriac. But, as Charlotte Buyck from the Flemish exporter states, "Fall was still fairly reasonable; we could move our winter
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BASF | Nunhems, with its nearly 30 years of experience in hybrid leek genetics, has always been the company of choice for producers of this increasingly popular vegetable. The company is constantly searching for innovative characteristics that
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For years, Alweco has been supplying and installing accordion and folding screen systems throughout the world. Due to the increased demand for their insect screen systems, they have expanded their range with frameless windows. Ramon Bol of Alweco: "We have designed a sleek, easy-to-install, and… read more

The leek harvest was recently hampered by the weather. Numerous rainfalls at the end of the year flooded some leek fields and limited the supply. There were supply bottlenecks in some areas. The subsequent frost made harvesting more difficult in some regions and even led to the loss of leeks in some places.
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In Northern Europe, supplies of typical winter vegetables like leeks, sprouts, and cabbage are limited and well-priced. That has, however, not yet led to a soaring demand for Spanish open-field vegetables. "On the contrary," says Thomas Bos of Thomasol, who supports wholesalers, retailers,
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CMR Group recently joined a campaign dedicated to informing consumers about the crucial role of the agri-food industry in safeguarding Spain's food security. read more

The continuous enhancement of producers and the territory is one of the fundamental pillars on which the Agribologna Consortium is based, which gives voice to its members and celebrates them as true specialists of the land. Terri Bertaggia, from the farm of the same name in
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Tesco is accepting smaller produce from UK winter vegetable growers hit by recent storms and flooding. read more

Images of flooded leek fields in Flanders dominated the Belgian media in the final months of 2023. That stalled supplies and led to exceptionally high leek prices on the market. And even after the holidays, prices keep exceeding all expectations. "Even though the supply has recovered somewhat,
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Brittany has been hit by a severe storm and heavy rainfall over the past two months, significantly affecting the harvest of products such as cauliflower. This is what Christian Kaufmann, Managing Director of Naturkost Schramm Import-Export Ltd, told us. "In Brittany, crops like savoy cabbage,
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Tomatoes are still the most important product in terms of annual sales. At 50.6 million euros, they accounted for around a quarter of Veiling's total turnover in 2023. Leeks are in second place and chicory displaced strawberries from third place at the very end of the year. On the
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Agribologna is launching two new references under the QLI brand: 'Radicchio tondo rosso' and 'Radicchio rosso precoce', from partner Terri Bertaggia (former producer of QLI leeks). This brings the number of first-range references to 32, joined by the aromatic 'Il Bettolino' and the 'I Cotti' line, by V
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After a fire ravaged the former vegetable exporter Van Dijk Delft, Bogaerds Architects received its first commission from the fruit and vegetable sector in 1983. Since then, this Dutch firm has never left. Cor Bogaerds founded the company 80 years ago. Located in a sleekly renovated apple
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Last year, Rijk Zwaan introduced new hybrid leek varieties as the first step towards a complete portfolio for leek growers worldwide. The company also highlights an Indonesian grower, Sweet Greens, who is using Rijk Zwaan seeds to to reach their ultimate goal of supplying to Asian and Middle
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Producers, technical advisors and market operators will be among the nearly 120 participants who are expected to attend the French Allium Day (garlic, shallot, onion and leek) organized by CTIFL, to be held on January 30th, 2024 at the Balandran research center. read more

The Belgian organic leek market has been picking up for several weeks. That seems to be because harvesting remains problematic due to heavy rains in Flanders. "Demand always increases toward New Year, but the supply is generally lagging somewhat due to delays or problems getting the product off
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