Linseed: Introduction

Robin Appel Ltd has been a linseed enthusiast for more than 20 years, over this time marketing more linseed than any other organisation in Europe. Through its annual contract production, year on year, handles about 30% of the total UK crop. Much of this goes for export, to markets which we have developed over two decades of supply.

“Linseed acreages in the UK have been at the lower end of the spectrum for the last couple of years, and prices have responded accordingly. This makes linseed a strong contender for break crop acreage next year. Demand for the seed is strong as the health benefits of Omega 3 oils (of which linseed has the highest concentration) are now universally accepted. The UK is the biggest producer of linseed within the EU, and its production is the preferred choice of many markets in Europe due to its ideal maritime growing conditions, and its close proximity to demand.”

Christopher Spedding