Camposol becomes a shareholder in Mexico’s Jaliscavo – Mexico a new source of avocados
Peruvian company Camposol will become a shareholder in Jaliscavo, a Mexican avocado producer and packer from Jalisco. Mexico is to complement the harvest windows from Camposol’s own crops in

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

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

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

USA: 33 percent of the value of global blueberry purchases in 2024
The USA remains the largest import market for blueberries: according to ProColombia, global imports of these fruits in 2024 reached 7.3 billion USD, and the United States accounted for 33 percent

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

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

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

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

Tomato prices fall in Italy, processing supply hit in Spain and Tunisia
Wholesale tomato prices in Italy remain low at €1.0/kg for cluster types, while Spanish and Tunisian processing tomato supplies are under pressure due to heat and power issues. In Italy,

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

Sharp drop in Dutch and Greek apple harvests to affect European trade
Dutch apple production for 2026 is forecast to fall 18% year-on-year to 195,000 tonnes, while Greek apple exports up to June 2026 have dropped by 38.6%. Dutch apple production for the 2026 season

Cucumber sales and prices rise across Europe as supplies tighten
Cucumber sales offers declined sharply across Eastern Europe in early July 2026, while wholesale prices increased amid reduced availability from key suppliers including Türkiye and Ukraine. On

Greek peach exports up 21%, Spanish and Italian competition pressures prices in Central Europe
Greek peach exports increased by 21.2% year-on-year by July 10, 2026, with notable growth in shipments to Poland and Italy. Spanish and Italian oversupply continues to pressure prices, especially

Cucumber sales decline and prices rise across Eastern Europe and the Netherlands
Cucumber sales volumes on Eastern European wholesale trading platforms fell in early July 2026, while prices increased amid tightening supply. Dutch growers report record consumer demand for snack

Spain develops traditional tomato varieties as climate challenges persist
Spanish research is focusing on recovering and commercializing traditional tomato varieties adapted to drought and high temperatures, while the Netherlands reports increased adoption of insect

Catalonia authorizes Harvista for apples; European organic supply stable, export prices fall
Spanish authorities have granted Catalonia's apple growers exceptional approval to use Harvista™ to delay harvest and extend storage in the 2026 season. Meanwhile, European export prices for

European and US apple inventories down; organic segment with premium supply
European apple stocks remain ample but with falling prices due to high supply and weaker demand. US Pacific Northwest inventories for Gala and Red Delicious are lower than last year, impacting

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