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

Europe, onions: drought limits yields and large sizes, prices rise despite start of harvests
On the European onion market, the end of August brought a rise in prices driven by concerns over lower yields and a smaller share of large sizes after drought and heat in production regions. The

Tomato prices fall in Italy, processing supply hit in Spain and Tunisia
Wholesale tomato prices in Italy remain low at €1.0/kg for cluster types, while Spanish and Tunisian processing tomato supplies are under pressure due to heat and power issues. In Italy,

High iceberg lettuce prices in Italy amid supply shortages; Spanish exports up
Wholesale prices for lettuce in Italy reached €2.0–2.5/kg in late July 2026 due to reduced availability, while Spain increased lettuce exports by 3% in the first five months of the

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

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

Sharp Drop in Belgian and Dutch Apple Harvests; Kazakhstan Bans Imports
Belgium and the Netherlands are forecasting significantly reduced apple harvests for 2026, while Kazakhstan will ban apple imports—including from key European suppliers—from August to December

Sharp drop in Dutch and Greek apple harvests to affect European trade
Dutch apple production for 2026 is forecast to fall 18% year-on-year to 195,000 tonnes, while Greek apple exports up to June 2026 have dropped by 38.6%. Dutch apple production for the 2026 season

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

Cucumber prices rise in Western Europe amid supply shortages and Spanish export value growth
Cucumber prices in the Netherlands and the UK have risen due to reduced supply and weather disruptions, while Spanish cucumber export value increased by 19% in early 2026. In the UK, cucumber

Higher pear supply from Spain and the Netherlands; Ercolini at €2.0–2.3/kg in Spain
Spanish and Dutch pear harvests are both up in 2026, with Ercolini and Conference varieties leading exports to European markets. Wholesale prices for Spanish Ercolini pears in Bilbao are quoted at

Cucumber sales and prices rise across Europe as supplies tighten
Cucumber sales offers declined sharply across Eastern Europe in early July 2026, while wholesale prices increased amid reduced availability from key suppliers including Türkiye and Ukraine. On

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

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

Ukrainian cherry prices drop sharply as harvest exceeds expectations
Wholesale cherry prices in Ukraine have dropped to €0.9–1.3/kg due to an abundant 2026 harvest, significantly undercutting previous years and impacting grower profitability. In Ukraine, the

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,

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

Cherry wholesale prices in Italy and Ukraine fall as supply increases across Europe
Cherry wholesale prices in Italy and Ukraine have dropped sharply in July 2026 due to abundant harvests, intensifying competition among European suppliers. In Italy, wholesale prices for cherries

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

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

European cherry prices under pressure as supply rises from Italy, Ukraine, and Turkey
European wholesale cherry prices have dropped significantly in early July 2026 due to abundant supply from Italy, Ukraine, and Turkey, intensifying competition among exporters. In Italy, the 2026

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

Blueberry supply from Western and Eastern Europe rises as Peru enters export market
European blueberry supply is increasing rapidly in early July, with the Netherlands, Germany, France, Romania, Ukraine and others joining the market. Peru has started its first commercial harvest

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