France: lower pear production forecast, apples more expensive year on year
French production of dessert pears is estimated at 144,000 tonnes, 9% less than in 2025. In August, apple prices in France amounted to 1.38 euro/kg, and the NEPG forecast for ware potato harvests

Italy: more expensive peppers, cheaper table grapes
In Italy, pepper prices are rising as the field-grown campaign ends and greenhouse product from Sicily enters the market. After the supply of the Vittoria variety ended, table grape prices fell by

Italy: Wholesale prices for processing tomatoes from Puglia stable at €0.75–0.85/kg
Wholesale markets in northern Italy report stable prices and good quality for red processing tomatoes from Puglia, with prices ranging from €0.75 to €0.85 per kilogram at the end of July. At

Southern Europe and North Africa face tomato supply disruptions; Italian wholesale prices at €1.0/kg
Italian wholesale tomato prices remain low at €1.0/kg for cluster types, with weak demand and mixed quality. Tunisia and Spain report significant supply disruptions due to extreme heat, while

Spain faces 10% drop in processing tomato harvest; Italy's fresh tomato prices stable
Spanish processing tomato production in Extremadura is forecast to decrease by around 10% due to high temperatures, while Italian wholesale prices for fresh tomatoes remain stable despite weather

Stable wholesale prices for Italian tomatoes, Turkish dried tomato exports exceed €56 million
Wholesale prices for Italian cherry tomatoes remain stable at €2.0–2.2/kg, while Türkiye exported over 18,300 tonnes of dried tomatoes in the first half of 2026, mainly to European

Italy: Tomato supply up, wholesale prices down year-on-year
Italian wholesale prices for red tomatoes are down 4% compared to the same period in 2025, with increased production driving the decline. In Italy, the wholesale market for red tomatoes remains

Daily Trade Summary: Dessert Apples and Carrots in Supply, Buyers Seek Cherries and Currants
AppleSales: The dessert apple market was dominated by offers of stored fruit and controlled atmosphere (CA) apples. In the Sobienie-Jeziory area, Eliza, Szampion, Prince, Golden, and Prince

Tomato export volumes fall in Italy, Morocco strengthens position with certified snack tomatoes
Italian tomato sales volumes continued to decline in June 2026, while Morocco's snack tomato sector now has over half its exports certified by B Corp firms. In Italy, retail trade data for June

Italian tomato prices rise 15% year-on-year as volumes decline
In Italy, the average price of tomatoes increased by 15% since the start of the year, while volumes sold dropped by 6%. In Italy, the tomato category has experienced a persistent decline in

Italian tomato prices up 15% in H1 2026 amid falling volumes
Italy's average tomato prices rose 15% from January to late June 2026, while sales volumes fell by 6% year-on-year. In Italy, official retail and wholesale data show that the average mixed price

Netherlands expands insect netting in tomato greenhouses; Spain develops traditional varieties
Dutch tomato growers are increasingly installing insect netting filter systems, while Spain is focusing on drought- and heat-tolerant traditional tomato varieties. Dutch tomato producers,

Spain develops traditional tomato varieties as climate challenges persist
Spanish research is focusing on recovering and commercializing traditional tomato varieties adapted to drought and high temperatures, while the Netherlands reports increased adoption of insect

Spain develops drought-resilient tomato varieties; Dutch growers cut energy use
Spanish research is focusing on recovering traditional tomato varieties in Murcia to improve resilience to drought and heat, while Dutch growers report successful low-energy tomato production with

US maintains 17% duty on Mexican tomato exports; falling prices in Ukraine and Hungary
The United States has decided to maintain a 17% antidumping duty on Mexican tomato imports, while wholesale tomato prices in Ukraine and Hungary continue to decline due to increased supply. The

The Hungarian cherry crop forecast is 6,000-8,000 tons.
Hungary is expected to harvest between 6,000 and 8,000 tons of cherries this season, according to the Hungarian Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) and the Hungarian Interprofessional Organization for

Carrefour Romania is increasing its use of local suppliers for seasonal fruits and vegetables.
Carrefour Romania has announced that it will no longer import seasonal fruits and vegetables. Instead, it will source tomatoes (including moț, pink, and beef heart varieties), cherries,

Cherry sales are spreading to new regions, while tomatoes and cucumbers are becoming more affordable – EastFruit Trading Platforms Review
An analysis of the trading platforms in the region for week 23 of 2026.More. Go to the article

A Japanese agricultural technology startup has started using a robot for harvesting cherry tomatoes in routine production.
Tokuiten Inc., a Japanese agricultural technology company, has announced that its proprietary suction-type cherry tomato harvesting robot has completed the pilot phase and is now in full

Dutch and Belgian tomatoes still hold a strong position in the market.
Dutch and Belgian shipments clearly formed the basis of the supply. Italian supplies were the main source for cherry tomatoes, followed by French and Tunisian offerings. For beef tomatoes, there

The Spanish grower Bonny has decided to stop cultivating round tomatoes.
Bonny, a historical tomato producer in Mutxamel, has decided to completely stop growing traditional round tomatoes. Instead, the company will now solely focus on smaller varieties, like cherry and

ToBRFV and genetics: the tomato enters a new evolutionary phase
The Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) has redefined the balance of table tomatoes, especially in Sicilian areas specializing in premium cherry tomatoes. In a context of strong viral

Rivoira launches Skylar Rae®: the #CherryBerry is born.
The Rivoira Group presents Skylar Rae®, the new exclusive Tip Top® variety, of which it holds exclusive rights for Europe. A project that introduces a completely new concept in the fruit and

Behind every cherry there is a system: Agrintesa and Gruppo Alegra tell the strength of cooperation
The cherry is not only one of the most anticipated fruits of spring: it is perhaps one of the few products capable of transforming the fruit and vegetable counter into an immediate, emotional,

Tomato Prices - May 20, 2026
Overview of Current Tomato Prices in Poland and EuropeAs of May 20, 2026, tomato prices across various wholesale markets in Poland and Europe are showing significant fluctuations, influenced by