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

USA: 33 percent of the value of global blueberry purchases in 2024
The USA remains the largest import market for blueberries: according to ProColombia, global imports of these fruits in 2024 reached 7.3 billion USD, and the United States accounted for 33 percent

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

Turkish and Texas watermelon exports: strong volumes, mixed regional results
Turkey increased its watermelon exports significantly by 2024, while Texas reported a strong 2025/26 season with above-average fruit quality and sugar content. Turkey's fresh fruit and vegetable

Italy starts Fucino IGP potato harvest; Ukraine invests in major processing capacity
Italy has started harvesting Patata del Fucino IGP with good quality, while Ukraine is constructing its largest potato processing plant to boost domestic processing and future exports. The 2026

End of strawberry season in Western Europe; labor shortages and logistics developments impact trade
The 2026 open-field strawberry harvest has ended in major Western European producer countries, with supply tightening and labor shortages affecting operations. The main strawberry-producing

South Tyrol mountain potatoes: quality focus, limited supply for European buyers
Mountain-grown potatoes from Italy's Val Pusteria are entering the European market with a total annual production of 5,000–6,000 tonnes, emphasizing high quality and smaller tuber sizes. The

Kazakhstan to Ban Apple Imports, EU Wholesale Prices Drop Sharply
Kazakhstan will introduce a ban on apple imports, including from the EU, from August to December 2026. Meanwhile, wholesale apple prices in major EU producer countries have fallen by 18.5%

Kazakhstan to ban apple imports; EU prices drop sharply
Kazakhstan will impose a ban on apple imports, including from the EU, starting August 1, 2026. Meanwhile, average wholesale apple prices in major EU producer countries fell by 18.5% year-on-year

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

Italian watermelon wholesale prices collapse to €0.30/kg amid high supply and weak demand
Wholesale prices for Italian watermelons have dropped sharply to €0.30/kg in July 2026, following a period of high prices and now sluggish demand across European markets. In Italy, the

High watermelon supply from Spain and Greece lowers wholesale prices in Europe
European wholesale watermelon prices are under downward pressure in July 2026 due to high supply from Spain and Greece, with strong export flows from both origins. The summer of 2026 sees

Spain prepares for new digital logistics rules in apple trade
From October 2026, all road transport of apples in Spain will require digital documentation in line with new national regulations, impacting exporters and logistics operators. Spanish apple

South Tyrol and Trentino focus on apple innovation and supply continuity for European markets
South Tyrolean and Trentino apple producers are highlighting advanced storage and supply chain innovations ahead of the 2026 summer and autumn trade season, aiming to ensure consistent European

Turkish peach exports surge 169% in value in first half of 2026
Turkey recorded a 169% increase in peach export value, reaching €151.5 million between January and June 2026, strengthening its competitive position on European markets. In the first half of

Spanish watermelon sector faces stable acreage and insurance price adjustments after difficult 2025 season
Spanish watermelon growers maintain planting area in 2026 despite last season's low prices and excess supply, with proposed insurance price increases reflecting higher production costs. Spanish

Strong Competition from Italy, Greece and Turkey Shapes European Apple Market in July 2026
Apple harvests in Italy, Greece and Turkey are at normal or above-normal levels for the 2026/27 season, increasing competition for exporters in Europe and affecting trade conditions for Polish

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

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

Catalonia authorizes Harvista for apples; European organic supply stable, export prices fall
Spanish authorities have granted Catalonia's apple growers exceptional approval to use Harvista™ to delay harvest and extend storage in the 2026 season. Meanwhile, European export prices for

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