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

High lettuce prices in Italy, Spanish exports rise, supply limited
Italian wholesale lettuce prices exceed €2.0/kg due to hail-reduced supply, while Spanish lettuce exports rose 3% in volume January-May 2026. In Italy, wholesale prices for lettuce are reported

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

Almería lettuce prices rise 12% as volumes fall in 2025/26 campaign
Almería, Spain, recorded a 12% average increase in lettuce prices during the 2025/26 season, despite a 4% drop in commercialised volume. Almería, a leading supplier of fresh vegetables to

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

Wide producer-retail price gap for Italian lettuce amid summer heat
In Italy, the wholesale price paid to farmers for iceberg lettuce in July 2026 is €0.70/kg, while retail prices reach €3.90/kg, with input costs rising due to persistent heat and drought. In