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

Heatwaves slash French lettuce supply, Spanish exports rise in value
French lettuce production has been severely reduced by heatwaves, while Spain increased its lettuce export volume and value in early 2026. French vegetable growers report that recent heatwaves

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

Low Spanish onion prices due to import pressure; Italian Borettana supply limited
Spanish onion prices fell sharply in July 2026, with some offers as low as €0.03/kg, due to strong import competition from non-EU countries. Italian Borettana onion harvests are also limited