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

Spain and US cherry harvests sharply reduced by adverse weather in 2026
Cherry production in both Spain (Extremadura) and the US Northwest has suffered major losses in 2026 due to spring weather events, significantly tightening supplies on the European market. In

South African Apple Promotions and Strong European Competition Influence Market
South African apples saw a 36.9% sales increase during major promotions in China, while European suppliers such as Italy, Greece, and Turkey are reporting normal or above-average apple harvests,

Smaller organic apple harvest in Europe, South African apples promoted in China, US crop reporting changes
European organic apple harvest is expected to be smaller in 2026 due to hail, with potential price increases. South African apple exports see strong retail promotion in China, and US crop

Wholesale peach prices stable in Italy and France; Greek exports to Poland surge
Wholesale prices for peaches and nectarines in northern Italy remain steady at €1.5–2.0/kg amid slow sales, while Greek peach exports to Poland have risen by 157.9% compared to last year. In

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