France: lower pear production forecast, apples more expensive year on year
French production of dessert pears is estimated at 144,000 tonnes, 9% less than in 2025. In August, apple prices in France amounted to 1.38 euro/kg, and the NEPG forecast for ware potato harvests

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

Italy: Wholesale prices for processing tomatoes from Puglia stable at €0.75–0.85/kg
Wholesale markets in northern Italy report stable prices and good quality for red processing tomatoes from Puglia, with prices ranging from €0.75 to €0.85 per kilogram at the end of July. At

High cucumber prices in the Netherlands and Spain impact European markets
Cucumber export prices from Almería averaged €1.55/kg in 2025, while Dutch cucumbers exceeded €1.17/kg in July 2026 due to weather-related shortages in the UK and across Europe. Almería was

Peruvian and Spanish blueberries enter EU market as Italian season ends; prices rising
The Italian blueberry season has ended, with first arrivals from Peru and late Spanish berries now present on the European market, alongside Romanian and Polish produce. Retail prices for

Spanish tomato export value up 11% despite 3% drop in volume
Between January and May 2026, Spain exported 346,622 tonnes of fresh tomatoes, a 3% decrease year-on-year, but the export value rose by 11% to €719 million. Spanish tomato exports for the

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

Spanish and French potato oversupply pushes July prices to €0.17–0.25/kg
Heavy imports and harvest delays in Spain and France have created a significant oversupply of potatoes, driving July 2026 prices down to €0.17–0.25/kg, well below production costs. In Spain,

Spain faces increased watermelon competition from Morocco and Senegal
Spanish watermelon exports are experiencing growing competition from Morocco and Senegal, which are increasing their presence in traditional EU markets. Producers in Spain’s Almería region

French organic tomatoes from Vendée shipped exclusively to UK market
All organic tomatoes and other vegetables from the 40 hectares of Riverford Vendée in France are exported exclusively to the UK for bio box distribution. Riverford Vendée, located in the

Spanish pepper production down 16% in 2025/26 due to Thrips parvispinus
Pepper production in Spain’s Almería region fell by 16% in the 2025/26 campaign due to the impact of the Thrips parvispinus pest, with some farms forced to uproot entire plantations. According

Moroccan tomato exports rise; Austria faces heat-induced supply drop
Morocco is accelerating the diversification of its tomato export markets beyond the EU, while Austria’s tomato production was limited by heatwaves despite increased acreage. Morocco continues

Moroccan citrus exports rebound and Spain faces disease pressure
Morocco has recorded a significant rebound in lemon exports during the 2024/2025 campaign, reaching record levels, while Spain's Murcia region faces the spread of citrus yellow vein chlorosis

Italy: Tomato supply up, wholesale prices down year-on-year
Italian wholesale prices for red tomatoes are down 4% compared to the same period in 2025, with increased production driving the decline. In Italy, the wholesale market for red tomatoes remains

Tomato export volumes fall in Italy, Morocco strengthens position with certified snack tomatoes
Italian tomato sales volumes continued to decline in June 2026, while Morocco's snack tomato sector now has over half its exports certified by B Corp firms. In Italy, retail trade data for June

Blueberry supply from Western and Eastern Europe rises as Peru enters export market
European blueberry supply is increasing rapidly in early July, with the Netherlands, Germany, France, Romania, Ukraine and others joining the market. Peru has started its first commercial harvest

Spain, Netherlands and Morocco: Key Bell Pepper Suppliers Shape European Prices in July
Spanish, Dutch and Moroccan bell pepper supplies continue to dominate Western European wholesale markets in early July, with Spanish red bell peppers trading at €2.8–3.0/kg and Dutch

US maintains 17% duty on Mexican tomato exports; falling prices in Ukraine and Hungary
The United States has decided to maintain a 17% antidumping duty on Mexican tomato imports, while wholesale tomato prices in Ukraine and Hungary continue to decline due to increased supply. The