Chicory price in the Netherlands is thoroughly bad

Published Jan 13, 2022

Tridge summary

The article discusses the disappointingly low prices of chicory in Belgium, around 50 to 60 cents per kilo, despite stable production levels. This is in contrast to higher prices in Germany, where growers are better supported. The article suggests that Belgian prices do not reflect the market situation and advocates for a rise to 80 to 90 cents per kilo. The article also touches on the pricing strategies of supermarkets in Belgium and the potential for improved prices in the future.
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At 50, at most 60 cents per kilo, the price for chicory is thoroughly bad. That has been the case all January, after a year that was ultimately not great either. In any case, it is not caused by excessive productions, because they are certainly no higher than last year. In Germany, on the other hand, pricing is good. It seems that growers there are better able to keep their backs straight when it comes to their earnings. More question? This should be followed, and there seems to be room for it, given the current winter weather, and because the range of winter vegetables from the open field is not too wide at this time. Prices in the direction of €1.25 may be a bit ambitious, but 80 to 90 cents should be feasible. The fact is that in Belgium there has been an expansion of the pulling capacity, just as a market party has been added in the Netherlands with Tolpoort. Customers know that too. But the fact remains that the current price does not do justice to the market situation. It is ...

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