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

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

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

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

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

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

High lettuce prices in Italy, Spanish exports rise, supply limited
Italian wholesale lettuce prices exceed €2.0/kg due to hail-reduced supply, while Spanish lettuce exports rose 3% in volume January-May 2026. In Italy, wholesale prices for lettuce are reported

South Tyrol mountain potatoes: quality focus, limited supply for European buyers
Mountain-grown potatoes from Italy's Val Pusteria are entering the European market with a total annual production of 5,000–6,000 tonnes, emphasizing high quality and smaller tuber sizes. The

High iceberg lettuce prices in Italy amid supply shortages; Spanish exports up
Wholesale prices for lettuce in Italy reached €2.0–2.5/kg in late July 2026 due to reduced availability, while Spain increased lettuce exports by 3% in the first five months of the

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

Kazakhstan to ban apple imports; EU prices drop sharply
Kazakhstan will impose a ban on apple imports, including from the EU, starting August 1, 2026. Meanwhile, average wholesale apple prices in major EU producer countries fell by 18.5% year-on-year

Watermelon prices fall sharply in Ukraine; Spanish supply and demand remain high
Wholesale watermelon prices in Ukraine fell by around 50% in week 30 of 2026 due to a surge in supply, while Spanish exporters report strong sales on the back of high European temperatures. In

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