Leeks

Polfarm communicates more than 30 years of experience, farming on over 800 hectares, and a strong position in carrots, beetroot, and other root vegetables. It's one of those examples of a Polish company that, instead of going the small-scale local route, moved from the start toward scale and advanced technology — aimed at working with retail chains, not with regional wholesalers. read more

UK leek growers are increasingly turning to plant genetics, precision farming, and alternative production systems due to the impact of climate volatility, disease pressure, high labor costs, and limited crop protection options on production. Patrick Allpress of Allpress Farms stated that the future of UK leek... read more

The premium retailer M&S has transferred more than 20 vegetable staples to its ‘Remarkable Value’ and ‘Dropped and Locked’ ranges, reducing the prices of 19 products such as chestnut mushrooms, sweet potatoes, and leeks. read more

As of April 2026, the Mediterranean agricultural basin is operating under a regime of high-cost volatility and aggressive state intervention. The region remains the linchpin of the European fresh produce supply chain, yet the strategic landscape is defined by a widening chasm between domestic price stabilization and export-driven growth. read more

The date of Fresh Market 2026 has been officially confirmed. read more

According to the report published last week by Agreste, French leek production is expected to decrease by 2,000 tons compared to the 2024-2025 season. Above-seasonal temperatures in the market are reducing consumption, and with oversupply, prices are dropping (they were down by 31% in February). read more

The Belgian ornamental plant company FlorAmor has introduced a new brand identity for Flandresse, its premium label for azaleas and clivia. The rebranding gives the brand a sleeker, more modern appearance, mirroring the values that Flandresse aims to embody: Flemish craftsmanship, reliability, read more

The strawberry campaign is in full swing: prices are dropping for the Sabrosa variety from Lucania, which is very common. The supply of asparagus is increasing with the first batches of the Apulian product. The campaign for Roman agretti is gaining momentum, with full production also for leeks. The sale of... read more

At the Paris International Agricultural Show (SIA), Coopérative U announced that it had joined a new French agricultural supply chain: Filière Poireau U. They have contracted for more than 700 tons with GPLM (Manche Producers' Group), Priméale France, and Planète Végétal for a certain period. read more

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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