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

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