High pepper prices persist in Spain and Italy due to weather losses
Pepper wholesale prices in Spain and Italy remained high in late July due to heatwaves and hail, reducing supply and affecting competitiveness on European markets. In Spain, green pepper prices

Tomato supply surges in Ukraine and Türkiye; increased competition among exporters
Tomato supply from Ukraine, Türkiye, and Uzbekistan increased sharply in early August 2026, intensifying competition among exporters and driving down prices across Eastern Europe. During Week 31

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

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

High wholesale prices for red peppers in Central Europe amid delayed local supply
Red bell pepper prices in Central Europe remain high due to slow expansion of local greenhouse supply, with average wholesale prices in Poland at €2.8/kg in early July 2026. In early July 2026,