The leek season at ESG Drysdale in Scotland can run all year round, starting in July and running until the end of April. The company has the facilities to store leeks through June. "We grow leeks along the east coast of Scotland, the soil here is good as leeks like light land, and this also. read more

According to forecasts made on January 1st, 2026, French leek production is expected to reach 161,800 tons for the 2025-2026 season, which is similar to the previous season. The mild weather in the last three months of 2025 did not stimulate consumption. In December, prices were 15% lower than in 2024, as reported by... read more

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. read more

At the end of last week, the FDSEA of Manche warned of an "unprecedented crisis" affecting vegetable growers in the department. Following a very challenging summer, prices for winter vegetables have sharply declined and no longer cover production costs. Leek and cabbage prices have plummeted after a disastrous season. read more

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

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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

Po spokojnym początku, sezon cenowy we wrześniu zaczyna się powoli, ale pewnie rozluźniać. "Zbliżamy się do końca sezonu letniego. Wciąż mamy w asortymencie niektóre warzywa szklarniowe, ale przechodzimy do nowych porów, które tradycyjnie są naszym głównym produktem. Jednocześnie,

After a quiet start, the September pricing season is slowly but surely beginning to loosen up. "We are nearing the end of the summer season. We still have some greenhouse vegetables in the assortment, but we are moving on to new leeks, which are traditionally our main product. At the same time, read more

The new organic produce season has started again in Belgium in recent weeks. "We started at the end of July or beginning of August. We always aim to have the first leeks ready around this time, as demand from retailers increases and we can begin our programs," says organic grower Pieter. read more

West Flanders has recently revealed a prototype production unit that is currently generating its initial commercial quantities of hydroponically grown leeks. read more