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Grower Dirk Declerq:
"Demand for curly endive good, production too high"
The summer should be a top season for curly endive. The demand is there, but the production is a bit too high. Grower Dirk Declerq from Gits says the market is changeable. "March and April were very good, May was reasonable, and from June we had a bit of a dip. Since the open ground product was added the prices have been under pressure."
Last week's weather caused some damage here and there. "We've noticed that the demand from France has increased. The sales for export are going well, but it's mainly difficult inland." He says that they grow different varieties in Roeselare and Mechelen. "Here in Roeselare we have a fine variety, and there they have heavier varieties. Sometimes they weigh over a kilo each. They mainly go to be cut, as the fresh market isn't interested in coarse sizes."
For more information: Dirk Declercq Honingstraat 15 8830 Gits T: +32 (0)51 203362