Germany: more expensive Gala and Boskoop, carrot harvest nearing end in Rhineland
In October, domestic apples dominated on German wholesale markets, while prices for Boskoop and Gala were 9–20% higher year on year. In Rhineland, the carrot harvest was nearing its end, and in

France: lower production of lettuce, carrots and apples
In France, in the 2026-2027 season, lettuce production is expected to fall by 8%, and carrot production for the fresh market by 11%. In fruit, apple harvests are expected to be lower, estimated at

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

Peru lowers blueberry export forecast to 366,000 metric tons
In October, Proarándanos lowered its forecast for exports of fresh blueberries from Peru in the 2026/27 season to about 366,000 metric tons. The revision comes despite the fact that by week 39,

Europe, onions: drought limits yields and large sizes, prices rise despite start of harvests
On the European onion market, the end of August brought a rise in prices driven by concerns over lower yields and a smaller share of large sizes after drought and heat in production regions. The

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

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

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

Serbian and Moldovan autumn raspberries to compete for EU buyers; Ukraine remains uncertain
Serbia is focusing on premium autumn raspberries for export to the EU, while early Moldovan batches are already on the market. The Ukrainian harvest remains uncertain due to spring frost

Lower cucumber harvest forecast in Europe, impacting supply to Poland
Preliminary figures from European statistical offices indicate a reduction in cucumber production in 2026, with total harvests in key EU countries expected to decrease, potentially affecting

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

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

French and British apple harvests near five-year averages, Ukrainian prices forecast to fall
France and the UK expect apple harvests close to five-year averages, while Ukrainian market participants predict a decline in wholesale apple prices for the 2026/27 season. According to

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

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

Catalonia's Apple Harvest Recovers, German Drought Threatens Output
Catalonia forecasts a 9% year-on-year increase in apple production to 289,600 tonnes for 2026, while German processors warn of smaller fruit due to drought, potentially impacting European supply

End of strawberry season in Western Europe; labor shortages and logistics developments impact trade
The 2026 open-field strawberry harvest has ended in major Western European producer countries, with supply tightening and labor shortages affecting operations. The main strawberry-producing

Peruvian blueberry exports expand in Europe as 2026 peak season begins
Peru continues to strengthen its presence as a leading blueberry exporter, shipping to an expanded range of markets in the 2026 season, including Poland and other Eastern European

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