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Leeks

Commodity Overview

Shoppers looking for leeks are often looking for more gourmet options in their produce choices. Place leeks next to brightly colored vegetables like tomatoes, carrots or summer squash to create an eye-popping color contrast.

PLUs

4629 regular
4630 baby
Retail Price Data is based on USDA Specialty Crops Market News surveys. Data collection ends on the report date and encompasses ad pricing good from the Saturday before the report release date through the following Friday. Weekly data - from over 400 retailers, comprising more than 30,000 individual stores with online weekly advertised features - covers over 250 produce items. Registered (logged-in) users, can access weekly reports and additional market information.
USDA Specialty Crops Market News publishes FOB and Movement data on a daily and weekly basis. Pricing and volume information is aggregated by commodity and published weekly, subject to any source-data adjustments. Commodity data is further processed based on origin (domestic vs imports) and type (regular vs. organic). Registered (logged-in) users, can access weekly reports and additional market information.

Facts

  • Leeks offer several health benefits. They can help lower cholesterol and fight cancer. Leeks contain nutrients that help protect blood vessels from damage. They also contain vitamin C, which is a known cancer fighter. Leeks contain lutein, which is important for healthy eyes.
  • 3.5-oz. serving of leeks contains 52 calories and 30% of the U.S. Recommended Daily Allowance of vitamin C.

Sales Strategies

  • Leeks are usually used to add flavor to other dishes, so cross-merchandise them with fish, broth and soup vegetables.
  • Leeks are available year-round. Add them to promotions throughout the year.
  • Fall: Include leeks in soup displays as the days get shorter and cooler. They add an oniony flavor to soups without the pungency of onions.
  • Winter: Promote leeks during Chinese New Year promotions. They add flavor and texture to stir-fry dishes.
  • Spring: Encourage consumers to buy leeks and add them to salads.
  • Summer: Leeks are a perfect complement to grilled fish. Promote them with seafood and encourage consumers to grill them in foil packets with salmon or cod.

Dynamic Displays

  • Leeks have a unique shape in the produce department. They can be displayed horizontally or vertically to create a striking, eye-catching display.
  • Remove the outer skin of the bulb so that all your leeks present a clean, white surface to the consumer.
  • Place leeks next to brightly colored vegetables like tomatoes, carrots or summer squash to create an eye-popping color contrast.
  • Many consumers are unfamiliar with leeks, so offer preparation tips and recipes for those who don’t know how to use them. Inform consumers that leeks trap dirt, so be sure to wash them well before using.

Food Service

  • Add leeks to soups, stews and chowders. They add an onion-like flavor.
  • Clean leeks well before using as dirt gets trapped in the leaves. Let leeks stand in cool water for 10 to 15 minutes to release the grit.
  • Leeks offer a milder flavor than onions. They can be substituted for onions in any recipe.
  • Add leeks to salads and salad bars.

In the Backroom

Shipping
30-lb. cartons, 12 bunches 24- to 30-lb. cartons, 24 bunches 20-lb. 4⁄5-bushel cartons/crates, bunched 10-lb. cartons, 10 1-lb. film bags Leeks are generally packed in layers of ice. RPC 6419, 6428

Handling
Temperature: 32 F, 0 C Relative humidity: 95-100% Mist: yes Typical shelf life: 7 to 21 days Odor producer (Do not store or transport odor-sensitive items with commodities that produce odors. Leeks produce odors that will be absorbed by figs and grapes.) Crates should be stacked so they will have sufficient air circulation and to keep temperatures at the top and bottom as equal as possible. Slight bruising of the tops is normal.

Equivalents

Two pounds of fresh leeks or 1 pound cleaned will serve four people.

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Schwartz, Ben B., & Sons, Inc.

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Business Type:
Trucking
Location HQ:
Detroit, 48209-2977 Michigan
Phone:
+1 313-841-8300
Fax:
+1 313-841-1253
Website:
www.benbdetroit.com
Commodities:
Berries (3), Deciduous Fruit (1), Melons (1), Stone Fruit (1), Tropical Fruit (2), Cooking Vegetables (2)
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Green Life Farms LLC

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Business Type:
Grower
Location HQ:
La Quinta, 92253 California
Phone:
+1 760-779-8800
Fax:
+1 760-779-8001
Website:
www.greenlifefarms.com
Commodities:
Melons (2), Cooking Vegetables (8)
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Lakeside Organic Gardens LLC

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Business Type:
Grower
Location HQ:
Watsonville, 95076 California
Phone:
+1 831-761-8797
Fax:
+1 831-728-1104
Website:
www.lakesideorganic.com
Commodities:
Cooking Vegetables (10)
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Sunterra Distribution LLC

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Business Type:
Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Dallas, 75201 Texas
Phone:
+1 469-547-6161
Website:
www.sunterraproduce.com
Commodities:
Berries (10)
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Ratto Bros., Inc.

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Business Type:
Grower
Location HQ:
Modesto, 95358 California
Phone:
+1 209-545-7575
Fax:
+1 209-545-7579
Website:
www.rattobros.com
Commodities:
Cooking Vegetables (6), Specialties (4)
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JW Farms Organic Inc

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Business Type:
Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Watsonville, 95076-4838 California
Phone:
+1 831-288-0505
Fax:
+1 831-288-0575
Website:
jwfarms.com
Commodities:
Berries (10)
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UNFI Produce - Headquarters

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Business Type:
Shipper
Location HQ:
Providence, 02908-5637 Rhode Island
Phone:
+1 856-241-9090,+1 800-899-5944
Fax:
+1 866-386-2371
Website:
www.unfifresh.com
Commodities:
Berries (1), Deciduous Fruit (5), Stone Fruit (4)
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Valley Fruit and Produce/Continental Export

Overview (1)    (0)    (11)   
Business Type:
Exporter
Location HQ:
Los Angeles, 90021-1616 California
Phone:
+1 213-627-8736 - Ext. 1330
Website:
www.valleyproduce.com
Commodities:
Berries (6), Citrus (4)
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M. Levin and Company, Inc.

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Business Type:
Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Philadelphia, 19153 Pennsylvania
Phone:
+1 215-336-2900
Fax:
+1 215-755-6757
Website:
www.mlevinco.com
Commodities:
Berries (6), Citrus (4)
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Coosemans LA Inc

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Business Type:
Shipper
Location HQ:
Los Angeles, 90021 California
Phone:
+1 213-689-1551
Fax:
+1 213-689-1583
Website:
www.coosemansla.com
Commodities:
Berries (5), Citrus (3), Deciduous Fruit (2)
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JWFarms

JW Farms Organic Inc

Overview (0)   (0)   (0)  
Business Type:
Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Watsonville, 95076-4838 California
Berries:
Strawberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Gold Raspberries, Red Raspberries, Specialty Berries, Red Currants, Kiwiberries
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Schwartz, Ben B., & Sons, Inc.

BCA Award
Overview (12)   (0)   (5)  
Business Type:
Broker, Importer, Wholesaler, Trucking
Location HQ:
Detroit, 48209-2977 Michigan
Berries:
Blackberries, Blueberries, Strawberries
Deciduous Fruit:
Pomegranates
Melons:
Cantaloupe
Stone Fruit:
Apricots
Tropical Fruit:
Carambola, Plantains
Cooking Vegetables:
Celery Root, Leeks
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Esscalo HQ

Overview (3)   (0)   (0)  
Business Type:
Broker, Exporter, Importer
Location HQ:
San Antonio, 78258 Texas
Berries:
Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Strawberries
Deciduous Fruit:
Pomegranates
Tropical Fruit:
Carambola, Plantains
Cooking Vegetables:
Celery Root, Leeks, Parsley Root
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Ocean Mist Farms HQ

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Business Type:
Grower, Shipper, Processor
Location HQ:
Castroville, 95012 California
Cooking Vegetables:
Leeks
Salad Vegetables:
Broccoli, Celery, Celery Hearts, Onions, Green
Specialties:
Cardoon, Rapini
Organic Produce:
Organic Artichokes, Organic Asparagus, Organic Beets
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Lakeside Organic Gardens LLC

Overview (1)   (0)   (1)  
Business Type:
Grower, Shipper
Location HQ:
Watsonville, 95076 California
Cooking Vegetables:
Beets, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Celery Root, Greens, Kale, Leeks, Parsnips, Radicchio
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Green Life Farms LLC

Overview (4)   (0)   (0)  
Business Type:
Grower, Shipper, Marketing & Advertising
Location HQ:
La Quinta, 92253 California
Melons:
Cantaloupe, Honeydew
Cooking Vegetables:
Asparagus, Beans, Beets, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Corn, Garlic, Kale
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Fresh Wave LLC, The

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Business Type:
Exporter, Grower, Shipper, Importer, Packaging
Location HQ:
Vineland, 08360 New Jersey
Berries:
Blueberries
Citrus:
Limes, Oranges, Clementines / Mandarins / Tangerines
Deciduous Fruit:
Grapes, Pears
Cooking Vegetables:
Asparagus, Beets, Cabbage, Eggplant
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Valley Fruit and Produce/Continental Export

Overview (1)   (0)   (11)  
Business Type:
Exporter, Shipper, Importer, Processor
Location HQ:
Los Angeles, 90021-1616 California
Berries:
Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Strawberries, Specialty Berries
Citrus:
Grapefruit, Lemons, Oranges, Clementines / Mandarins / Tangerines
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UNFI Produce - Headquarters

Overview (35)   (0)   (7)  
Business Type:
Shipper, Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Providence, 02908-5637 Rhode Island
Berries:
Cranberries
Deciduous Fruit:
Apples, Figs, Grapes, Pears, Pomegranates
Stone Fruit:
Apricots, Cherries, Nectarines, Peaches
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UNFI Produce - New England Division

Overview (7)   (0)   (0)  
Business Type:
Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Chesterfield, 03443 New Hampshire
Berries:
Cranberries
Deciduous Fruit:
Apples, Figs, Grapes, Pears, Pomegranates
Stone Fruit:
Apricots, Cherries, Nectarines, Peaches








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