Spain: Almeria dominates EU eggplant imports, tomato supplies to Poland on the rise
In the first half of 2026, Spain accounted for 65.6% of eggplant imports to the EU, with most of this volume coming from Almeria. Between January and July 2026, Poland increased its imports of

Peru, blueberries: exports grow by 74 percent, while Europe takes over a larger share of supplies
By week 32 of the 2026/27 season, Peru had exported 53,465 tons of blueberries, 74 percent more than a year earlier, with a clear shift in supplies away from China and toward the USA and Europe.

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

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

Germany, Greece and Spain supply majority of potatoes to Poland; import prices at €0.40/kg
Germany remained the dominant supplier of potatoes to Poland from January to May 2026, accounting for 46% of total imports. The average import price for fresh or chilled potatoes in this period

Serbian and Moldovan autumn raspberries to compete for EU buyers; Ukraine remains uncertain
Serbia is focusing on premium autumn raspberries for export to the EU, while early Moldovan batches are already on the market. The Ukrainian harvest remains uncertain due to spring frost

USDA halts Michoacán avocado exports, global supply faces short-term uncertainty
The USDA has temporarily suspended all avocado export operations in Michoacán, Mexico as of August 5, 2026, raising concerns about short-term supply disruptions in key markets. The US Department

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

Blueberry recall in US linked to Chilean supplier; European trade and supply trends
A major US retailer has expanded its recall of frozen blueberries due to E. coli contamination, with the initial product supplied by a Chilean exporter. This development may affect perceptions of

Tomato supply triples in Ukraine, regional prices under pressure
Tomato offers on Ukrainian B2B trading platforms nearly tripled in week 31 of 2026, as seasonal supply increased sharply and prices for vegetables continued to fall. Seller activity for tomatoes

Seasonal supply pushes down watermelon prices in Ukraine and boosts trade from Türkiye and Uzbekistan
Watermelon supply in Eastern Europe surged in early August 2026, with prices in Ukraine continuing to decline due to strong seasonal availability and increased competition from Türkiye and

Germany, Greece and Cyprus remain key potato suppliers to Poland; Ukraine invests in processing sector
Germany remains the leading potato exporter to Poland, supplying 28,740 tonnes from January to May 2026, with an average import price of €0.4/kg. Ukraine has begun construction of its largest

French and British apple harvests near five-year averages, Ukrainian prices forecast to fall
France and the UK expect apple harvests close to five-year averages, while Ukrainian market participants predict a decline in wholesale apple prices for the 2026/27 season. According to

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 to cut strawberry acreage for 2027; Turkey, Mexico strengthen exports
Italy's Fragola Matera® will reduce its strawberry cultivation area by about 10% for the 2027 season to maintain premium quality, following a record 9.5 million consumer baskets sold in

Record South African grape harvest boosts supply to Europe amid shifting export flows
South Africa closed the 2025/26 table grape season with a record harvest of approximately 354,000 tonnes, maintaining stable exports to Europe despite logistical and commercial challenges. South

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

Turkish cucumber exports and European supply surge amid summer harvests
Turkish fresh fruit and vegetable exports, including cucumbers, reached a record 3.67 million tonnes in 2024, with export growth of 175% since 2002. Meanwhile, a surge in cucumber supply is

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

Catalonia's Apple Harvest Recovers, German Drought Threatens Output
Catalonia forecasts a 9% year-on-year increase in apple production to 289,600 tonnes for 2026, while German processors warn of smaller fruit due to drought, potentially impacting European supply

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

Peruvian blueberry exports expand in Europe as 2026 peak season begins
Peru continues to strengthen its presence as a leading blueberry exporter, shipping to an expanded range of markets in the 2026 season, including Poland and other Eastern European

Record Organic Carrot Supply in Western Europe; Stable Availability for Export
Organic vegetable producers in France and Italy report strong harvests and improved weed control, supporting stable carrot availability for export markets in July 2026. In Vendée, France, carrot