PIK Global Europe Rejoins Fresh Market in 2026
Building on a successful 2025 sponsorship, PIK Global Europe is back at Fresh Market 2026 to enhance its market connections. After serving as a sponsor in 2025, PIK Global Europe is reaffirming

Blueberry recall in US linked to Chilean supplier; European trade and supply trends
A major US retailer has expanded its recall of frozen blueberries due to E. coli contamination, with the initial product supplied by a Chilean exporter. This development may affect perceptions of

Italian zucchini prices drop amid heatwave, weak demand in July 2026
Wholesale zucchini prices in Italy declined at the end of July 2026 due to abundant supply and subdued demand, despite ongoing heatwaves and localised hail damage. The Italian wholesale market at

Italy sets reference price for new potato season as European supply increases
Italy has set a minimum reference price of €0.46/kg for first-quality potatoes for the 2026-2027 season, amid increased supply from Southern Europe and ongoing market competition. The

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

High cucumber prices in the Netherlands and Spain impact European markets
Cucumber export prices from Almería averaged €1.55/kg in 2025, while Dutch cucumbers exceeded €1.17/kg in July 2026 due to weather-related shortages in the UK and across Europe. Almería was

Extreme weather in Italy impacts supply of processing tomatoes; German greenhouse production expands
Severe hailstorms and heatwaves in Italy's Emilia Romagna have caused substantial damage to industrial tomato crops, while German greenhouse tomato production area has recently increased by 12

Almería lettuce prices rise 12% as volumes fall in 2025/26 campaign
Almería, Spain, recorded a 12% average increase in lettuce prices during the 2025/26 season, despite a 4% drop in commercialised volume. Almería, a leading supplier of fresh vegetables to

Spanish tomato export value up 11% despite 3% drop in volume
Between January and May 2026, Spain exported 346,622 tonnes of fresh tomatoes, a 3% decrease year-on-year, but the export value rose by 11% to €719 million. Spanish tomato exports for the

Warsaw: Cauliflower Wholesale Prices Stable Amid Potential Import Pressure
Cauliflower wholesale prices at the Bronisze market near Warsaw on 22 July 2026 stood at €0.9–1.2 per piece (4–5 PLN/piece), with stable domestic availability. Discussions in the European

Tomato wholesale prices fall in Spain and Italy amid high summer supply
Spanish wholesale prices for mature tomatoes in Bilbao dropped to €0.90/kg in mid-July 2026, while Italian red tomato prices also eased due to abundant local production. Wholesale prices for

Spanish pepper production down 16% in 2025/26 due to Thrips parvispinus
Pepper production in Spain’s Almería region fell by 16% in the 2025/26 campaign due to the impact of the Thrips parvispinus pest, with some farms forced to uproot entire plantations. According

Cucumber sales and availability fall in key supplier countries as prices rise
Cucumber sales and availability declined across several Eastern European and Mediterranean supplier countries in early July 2026, resulting in rising wholesale prices. On regional trading

Cucumber sales decline and prices rise across Eastern Europe and the Netherlands
Cucumber sales volumes on Eastern European wholesale trading platforms fell in early July 2026, while prices increased amid tightening supply. Dutch growers report record consumer demand for snack

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

Dutch snack cucumber sales up 25%; European field cucumber shortages drive prices to €2.3–2.5/kg
Dutch supermarket sales of snack cucumbers rose by more than 25% in 2024, while field cucumber availability in Western Europe is severely limited, pushing wholesale prices to €2.3–2.5/kg. 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

Dutch and French cucumber supply, prices and trade flows impact European market in July 2026
Dutch mini-cucumber prices have stabilized after Spain exited the market, while French cucumber prices in May 2026 were 14% above the previous year amid strong demand and moderate production

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 tomatoes, Spanish drought research continues
The United States has decided to maintain the 17% antidumping duty on Mexican fresh tomato imports for 2026, impacting Mexican export volumes. In Spain, research aims to support tomato varieties

French cucumber prices up 14% y/y in May; Dutch and Spanish supply dynamics affect EU market
French cucumber prices in May 2026 rose by 14% year on year, while Dutch mini-cucumber prices stabilized after Spain exited the market. European cucumber supply and trade flows are being shaped by

Spain, Netherlands and Morocco: Key Bell Pepper Suppliers Shape European Prices in July
Spanish, Dutch and Moroccan bell pepper supplies continue to dominate Western European wholesale markets in early July, with Spanish red bell peppers trading at €2.8–3.0/kg and Dutch

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

Dutch mini-cucumber acreage up, Spanish competition delayed start; prices stabilise
Dutch mini-cucumber prices stabilised after a slow start caused by extended Spanish supply and weak demand, while standard cucumber prices surged in recent weeks. In the Netherlands, the 2026