Leeks

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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With the automatic weighing and banding machine by Freshtech Solutions, the entire production process of weighing, bundling, and banding is automated in one machine. This is suitable for packaging various products such as zucchini, pointed pepper, leek, asparagus, carrot, and rhubarb. read more

The Community's fruit and vegetable export to Canada in 2022 grew by 13% in volume and 20% in value compared to 2021, totaling 89,959 tons and 128.6 million euros. read more

Zero VAT on meat and veg in Cyprus read more

The campaign for open ground vegetables such as leeks, carrots, kohlrabi and cabbage is now starting in southern Spain, limited by factors such as water scarcity, which has led to a reduction in the estimated volumes for this campaign, and difficulties in finding sufficient labor. read more

The heavy rainfall and subsequent flooding continue to occupy minds in Flanders. In potatoes, many plots have already been lost and others delayed due to impassable fields. For Dutch carrot and leek growers, the wet weather conditions are also causing major consequences. "It's a disaster," says
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Belgian leeks were very expensive last week. That is due to the issues the rainfall is causing in that country. "It's hard to harvest leeks at the moment, so there's much less supply, which drives prices up," begins Guy De Meyer of Demargro. read more

Leeks are a small but very stable product in the fruit and vegetable assortment. France is the largest producer in Europe, but Belgium and the Netherlands call the shots in international trade. Both countries export around 60 to 70,000 tons of leeks worth €70 to €80 million each season.
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Thanks to intensive research and development and direct collaboration with growers, Rijk Zwaan is launching four new leek varieties on the market, which in the test programme have proven to be suitable for the different Italian areas where this vegetable is grown (click here
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Koppert Spain is achieving excellent results in the biological control of pests and diseases in outdoor crops such as onions, leeks and garlic. The main geographical areas of operation are the regions of Castilla-León and Castilla-La Mancha, in the centre and north of the country,
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Whoosh, with a short quick movement you pull leaves from the shaft when cleaning leeks. It's a few of seconds work, but time is money and labour is scarce. The trick is to pull off a minimum number of leaves without leaf tears from the leek when cleaning. The special properties of the Flexiton
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Now that the summer vacation is over in Belgium, bushel carrot demand is gradually increasing. That is according to Tom Desmet of Desmet Agro. The company is currently in the thick of that season but also grows potatoes, onions, leeks, and various cabbage varieties. "With the last few weeks' hot
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After smooth summer sales, Dutch leek prices dipped recently. "That's unfortunate. Exports were good all summer. There's not a huge supply, yet prices show a downward trend. Earlier this week, it was at around €0.50; with that, we're genuinely short. We need no less than €0.60 to cover the
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UK: Riverford scoops hat-trick in annual organic awards read more

The leek harvest got underway this week at Seddon and Sons in Lancashire and a good crop is expected. read more

Launched in 2022, the French production of Bimi® broccoli is expanding with Larrère as the new French producer alongside Picvert in the first range, and welcoming Les Crudettes-C'ZON as a 4th range partner. read more