Germany: more expensive Gala and Boskoop, carrot harvest nearing end in Rhineland
In October, domestic apples dominated on German wholesale markets, while prices for Boskoop and Gala were 9–20% higher year on year. In Rhineland, the carrot harvest was nearing its end, and in

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

Europe, potatoes: heatwaves and drought reduce French harvest by nearly 2 million tonnes
The French potato market is entering the season with a clearly smaller supply after five heatwaves, a water deficit and an earlier reduction in acreage. For trade in Europe, this means fewer table

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

Lower Polish Beet Harvest Forecast, Wholesale Prices Stable in Early August
Poland's 2026 beetroot crop is forecast at 260,000 tonnes, down from last year due to adverse spring weather. Wholesale prices at the Bronisze market in early August are stable, with mature beets

Spanish potato imports stable in volume, UK harvest faces weather risk
Spanish imports of fresh potatoes remained stable at 678,237 tonnes from January to May 2026, while UK potato growers face yield concerns due to prolonged dry weather. Spain imported 678,237

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

British potato imports rise as domestic output falls; Ukraine expands processing capacity
The UK supplied only 71% of its national potato demand in 2025, increasing reliance on imports. Ukraine has begun constructing its largest potato processing plant, aiming to substitute imports and

Warsaw: Field Cucumber Prices at €0.7–1.4/kg, Imports from Armenia Possible
Field and greenhouse cucumber prices at the Bronisze wholesale market in Warsaw on 22 July 2026 ranged from €0.7 to €1.6/kg. The EU may see increased imports of Armenian cucumbers following

Warsaw: Red and Yellow Pepper Prices Reach €1.4–1.8/kg at Bronisze
Wholesale prices for Polish red and yellow peppers at the Bronisze market in Warsaw on 22 July 2026 stood at €1.4–1.8/kg, while green peppers traded at €1.2–1.4/kg. The season's supply is

Heatwave hits French onion supply as Spanish prices remain stable
French open-field onion production has suffered catastrophic losses due to three consecutive heatwaves, with shortages and reduced availability expected in the European market. French vegetable

Spain faces increased watermelon competition from Morocco and Senegal
Spanish watermelon exports are experiencing growing competition from Morocco and Senegal, which are increasing their presence in traditional EU markets. Producers in Spain’s Almería region

French organic tomatoes from Vendée shipped exclusively to UK market
All organic tomatoes and other vegetables from the 40 hectares of Riverford Vendée in France are exported exclusively to the UK for bio box distribution. Riverford Vendée, located in the

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

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

Western Europe cuts potato acreage by 11%; contract prices at €125/t
Potato growers in Western Europe have reduced planted area by approximately 11% for the 2026 season, with contract prices for processing potatoes reported at €125 per tonne. The total area

Western European potato area cut 11%, contract prices remain low
The total area sown with ware potatoes in the main Western European producer countries has dropped by approximately 11% in 2026, with contract prices for new season potatoes in the region around

Heatwave and Drought Pressure Polish Potato Harvest, Export Share to Ukraine Falls
Polish potato growers are facing the impact of heat and drought during the crucial tuber development phase, raising concerns about lower yields and quality. At the same time, Poland's share of

Heatwave Pressure on Polish Carrot Harvest, Early July Prices Stable
Polish carrot growers are facing high temperatures and drought in July 2026, but no major disruptions in carrot trade or price volatility have been reported so far. In early July 2026, the Polish

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,

French storage potatoes drive down Spanish new crop prices; heatwave threatens EU yields
Spanish early potato prices have dropped to €0.25–0.30/kg due to an influx of French storage potatoes sold at €0.15–0.20/kg, pushing prices below production costs. Simultaneously, a severe

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

Potatoes: Domestic Produce Takes Over the Market as Heatwaves Raise the Risk of Lower Yields
Domestic supply has taken over the young potato market in Poland. The wholesale market season for imported young potatoes has practically ended. Deliveries from sources such as Egypt and Cyprus

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