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 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

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

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

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

Heatwaves slash French lettuce supply, Spanish exports rise in value
French lettuce production has been severely reduced by heatwaves, while Spain increased its lettuce export volume and value in early 2026. French vegetable growers report that recent heatwaves

Spanish bell pepper export value rises 7% amid stable volumes in early 2026
Spanish bell pepper exports reached 415,037 tonnes from January to May 2026, maintaining similar volumes to the previous year, while export value increased by 7% to €1.057 billion. Between

Heatwave hits French onion supply as Spanish prices remain stable
French open-field onion production has suffered catastrophic losses due to three consecutive heatwaves, with shortages and reduced availability expected in the European market. French vegetable

French organic tomatoes from Vendée shipped exclusively to UK market
All organic tomatoes and other vegetables from the 40 hectares of Riverford Vendée in France are exported exclusively to the UK for bio box distribution. Riverford Vendée, located in the

Cucumber sales and availability fall in key supplier countries as prices rise
Cucumber sales and availability declined across several Eastern European and Mediterranean supplier countries in early July 2026, resulting in rising wholesale prices. On regional trading

Tomato export volumes fall in Italy, Morocco strengthens position with certified snack tomatoes
Italian tomato sales volumes continued to decline in June 2026, while Morocco's snack tomato sector now has over half its exports certified by B Corp firms. In Italy, retail trade data for June

Wide producer-retail price gap for Italian lettuce amid summer heat
In Italy, the wholesale price paid to farmers for iceberg lettuce in July 2026 is €0.70/kg, while retail prices reach €3.90/kg, with input costs rising due to persistent heat and drought. In

Dutch snack cucumber sales up 25%; European field cucumber shortages drive prices to €2.3–2.5/kg
Dutch supermarket sales of snack cucumbers rose by more than 25% in 2024, while field cucumber availability in Western Europe is severely limited, pushing wholesale prices to €2.3–2.5/kg. In

Italian tomato prices up 15% in H1 2026 amid falling volumes
Italy's average tomato prices rose 15% from January to late June 2026, while sales volumes fell by 6% year-on-year. In Italy, official retail and wholesale data show that the average mixed price