Spain: Almeria dominates EU eggplant imports, tomato supplies to Poland on the rise
In the first half of 2026, Spain accounted for 65.6% of eggplant imports to the EU, with most of this volume coming from Almeria. Between January and July 2026, Poland increased its imports of

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

North America: Mexican avocados returned to the U.S. after inspections resumed in Michoacán
In mid-August, the U.S. resumed official activities and avocado inspections in Michoacán, restarting a key supply channel from Mexico to the U.S. market. For trade, this is significant because

Lower cucumber harvest forecast in Europe, impacting supply to Poland
Preliminary figures from European statistical offices indicate a reduction in cucumber production in 2026, with total harvests in key EU countries expected to decrease, potentially affecting

Tunisia faces severe supply disruptions; Andalusian tomato export value rises
Power outages in Tunisia are disrupting tomato processing and risking up to 35% of the harvest, while Andalusian tomato exports to the EU fell in volume but rose in value, with average prices at

Record South African grape exports and falling Italian prices reshape EU market
South Africa exported 352,400 tonnes of table grapes in 2025/26, with 86% redirected to Europe and the UK due to new US tariffs, while Italian online grape prices fell by 5.4% week-on-week in

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

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

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

Peruvian blueberry export volumes drop 7% as European market faces tighter supply
Peru, the world’s largest blueberry exporter, projects a 7% decrease in export volumes for the 2026/27 season due to high temperatures, impacting supply and prices in Europe. Peruvian blueberry

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 prices rise after Spanish exit; French exports down 10%
Dutch mini-cucumber prices have stabilized after Spain exited the market, with strong retail demand and possible shortages ahead. French cucumber production in 2026 is up 1%, but exports dropped

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

Dutch and French cucumber prices rise as Spanish volumes exit market
Spanish cucumbers have withdrawn from the European market, leading to higher prices for Dutch and French cucumbers amid increased demand and ongoing harvests. The Dutch mini-cucumber season has

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

French and Dutch potato acreage down sharply; Spanish market hit by French imports
French potato acreage in 2026 has dropped by nearly 19,000 hectares (-9.7%), while Dutch plantings have reached their lowest level since 2012. Spanish new potato prices have collapsed due to large