The article highlights the challenge of overproduction in the carrot market, with a large surplus leading to low prices and struggling growers in the Netherlands, Belgium, and France. The situation is worsened by the cessation of forced growth in French chicory tracts in May, although this has not yet impacted pricing. In response, the Belgian Auction BelOrta has limited the amount of short thick Flandrial carrots available, aiming to prevent a price crash and ensure quality control. Despite these efforts, the price of chicory in supermarkets has increased significantly this year compared to the previous year, with the highest prices observed in supermarkets like Coop. The article emphasizes the need for strategies to reduce overproduction and improve market stability, while also noting the uncertainty surrounding the future of prices and production levels.