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

France: lower production of lettuce, carrots and apples
In France, in the 2026-2027 season, lettuce production is expected to fall by 8%, and carrot production for the fresh market by 11%. In fruit, apple harvests are expected to be lower, estimated at

EU: Apple harvests expected to fall by around 16 percent in the 2026/2027 season
On August 6, WAPA presented a forecast of significantly lower apple harvests in the European Union for the 2026/2027 season at the Prognosfruit conference in Konstanz. A drop in production below

EU apple crop drops to 9-year low, supply tightens in 2026/27
The 2026/27 European apple crop is forecast at 9.5 million tonnes, down 15.6% year-on-year and the lowest in nine years, due to weather extremes across the continent. According to the World Apple

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

Italy increases apple exports in 2025/26; stable prices for main varieties
Italy exported over 1 million tonnes of apples in 2025, up 17% from 2024, with stable export prices for Fuji, Golden, and Granny Smith varieties. In the 2025/26 season, Italy exported more than 1

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

Smaller organic apple harvest in Europe, South African apples promoted in China, US crop reporting changes
European organic apple harvest is expected to be smaller in 2026 due to hail, with potential price increases. South African apple exports see strong retail promotion in China, and US crop