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

Italy: more expensive peppers, cheaper table grapes
In Italy, pepper prices are rising as the field-grown campaign ends and greenhouse product from Sicily enters the market. After the supply of the Vittoria variety ended, table grape prices fell by

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

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

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

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

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

Tunisia faces severe supply disruptions; Andalusian tomato export value rises
Power outages in Tunisia are disrupting tomato processing and risking up to 35% of the harvest, while Andalusian tomato exports to the EU fell in volume but rose in value, with average prices at

Spanish potato imports stable in volume, UK harvest faces weather risk
Spanish imports of fresh potatoes remained stable at 678,237 tonnes from January to May 2026, while UK potato growers face yield concerns due to prolonged dry weather. Spain imported 678,237

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,

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

Southern Europe and North Africa face tomato supply disruptions; Italian wholesale prices at €1.0/kg
Italian wholesale tomato prices remain low at €1.0/kg for cluster types, with weak demand and mixed quality. Tunisia and Spain report significant supply disruptions due to extreme heat, while

Spain faces 10% drop in processing tomato harvest; Italy's fresh tomato prices stable
Spanish processing tomato production in Extremadura is forecast to decrease by around 10% due to high temperatures, while Italian wholesale prices for fresh tomatoes remain stable despite weather

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

Cucumber supply expands in Spain, Ukraine; increased competition in European markets
Cucumber supply increased in Spain and Ukraine in July 2026, leading to downward pressure on export and wholesale prices across Europe. In Ukraine, cucumber availability continued to grow during

Stable wholesale prices for Italian tomatoes, Turkish dried tomato exports exceed €56 million
Wholesale prices for Italian cherry tomatoes remain stable at €2.0–2.2/kg, while Türkiye exported over 18,300 tonnes of dried tomatoes in the first half of 2026, mainly to European

Sicilian heat leads to stable tomato prices amid high demand in Europe
Tomato prices in Sicily remain stable despite extreme heat, with strong demand from both retail and hospitality sectors and abundant supply due to accelerated ripening. In Sicily, daytime

Extreme weather in Italy impacts supply of processing tomatoes; German greenhouse production expands
Severe hailstorms and heatwaves in Italy's Emilia Romagna have caused substantial damage to industrial tomato crops, while German greenhouse tomato production area has recently increased by 12

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

Almería lettuce prices rise 12% as volumes fall in 2025/26 campaign
Almería, Spain, recorded a 12% average increase in lettuce prices during the 2025/26 season, despite a 4% drop in commercialised volume. Almería, a leading supplier of fresh vegetables to

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

Tomato wholesale prices fall in Spain and Italy amid high summer supply
Spanish wholesale prices for mature tomatoes in Bilbao dropped to €0.90/kg in mid-July 2026, while Italian red tomato prices also eased due to abundant local production. Wholesale prices for

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