Europe, potatoes: heatwaves and drought reduce French harvest by nearly 2 million tonnes
The French potato market is entering the season with a clearly smaller supply after five heatwaves, a water deficit and an earlier reduction in acreage. For trade in Europe, this means fewer table

Europe, onions: drought limits yields and large sizes, prices rise despite start of harvests
On the European onion market, the end of August brought a rise in prices driven by concerns over lower yields and a smaller share of large sizes after drought and heat in production regions. The

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

Blueberry recall in US and rising Mexican supply may affect European markets
Publix has expanded its recall of frozen blueberries in the US due to an E.coli outbreak, while Mexico’s role as a major regional supplier continues to grow. Publix, a leading US retailer, has

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

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

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

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

Italian zucchini prices drop amid heatwave, weak demand in July 2026
Wholesale zucchini prices in Italy declined at the end of July 2026 due to abundant supply and subdued demand, despite ongoing heatwaves and localised hail damage. The Italian wholesale market at

Italy sets reference price for potatoes as supply tightens in Northern Europe
Italy has launched the marketing season for classic Selenella potatoes, with a minimum reference price of €0.46/kg for top-quality produce, amid reported supply tensions from Northern

Cucumber supply expands in Ukraine and UK; Spanish production investments continue
Cucumber availability increased in Ukraine and the UK in late July 2026, with Ukraine reporting expanding trade and the UK securing long-term domestic supply contracts. Cucumber supply continued

Italy sets reference price for new potato season as European supply increases
Italy has set a minimum reference price of €0.46/kg for first-quality potatoes for the 2026-2027 season, amid increased supply from Southern Europe and ongoing market competition. The

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

British potato imports rise as domestic output falls; Ukraine expands processing capacity
The UK supplied only 71% of its national potato demand in 2025, increasing reliance on imports. Ukraine has begun constructing its largest potato processing plant, aiming to substitute imports and

Cucumber prices rise in Western Europe amid supply shortages and Spanish export value growth
Cucumber prices in the Netherlands and the UK have risen due to reduced supply and weather disruptions, while Spanish cucumber export value increased by 19% in early 2026. In the UK, cucumber

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

Oversupply and Falling Cherry Prices on European Markets Due to Increased Output in Italy and Turkey
Wholesale and origin prices for cherries in France and Spain declined sharply in June and July 2026 amid oversupply from Italy, Turkey, and Greece, with French cherry prices down 4% year-on-year

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

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

Italian, Greek and Turkish cherries shape EU market as supply surges and prices remain high
Wholesale prices for Trentino cherries in Italy reached €6.0/kg in mid-July 2026, supported by robust demand despite a short, intense harvest period. In Italy, wholesale prices for Trentino

Western Europe cuts potato acreage by 11%; contract prices at €125/t
Potato growers in Western Europe have reduced planted area by approximately 11% for the 2026 season, with contract prices for processing potatoes reported at €125 per tonne. The total area