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 costs," says Kees Jansen of the cultivation and packaging company Gebroeders Jansen.
He adds that the leeks' quality was consistently good. "Except for the last few weeks, it hasn't been extremely hot. That's good for leeks; we've had far less trouble with thrips and fusarium than in other years. That's become increasingly problematic in recent years and is why more and more growers choose leek varieties that fare better in hot weather. The summer leek acreage shrank this year in the Netherlands, while the fall and winter leeks acreage remains unchanged."
Gebroeders Jansen mainly supplies export markets via exporters and serves Dutch, German, and Scandinavian processors. "All destinations performed well in recent months, from England to Scandinavia. The distant export destinations know where to find us too. Also, in the coming weeks, Dutch supermarkets will take turns doing promotions. Hopefully, that will boost sales," Kees concludes.
For more information:
Kees Jansen
Teelt- en verpakkingsbedrijf Gebroeders Jansen
1 Naald Street
4873 LZ, Etten-Leur, NL
Tel.: +31 (0) 765 264 397
Mob: +31 (0) 621 577 134
Email: info@jansenprei.nl
Website: www.jansenprei.nl