Industrial apples have become more expensive, but the excitement is not over
Procurement prices for industrial apples, after an earlier forced reduction, rebounded upward quite quickly. We have already written about this on the fresh-market.pl portal. It should be noted,

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

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,

Belgium: Conference pears after hail reached supermarkets as “VamPeren”
BelOrta introduced Conference pears with superficial hail marks to Belgian supermarkets as the Halloween product “VamPeren”. The fruit is available from 28 September to 7 November, while

Netherlands – large exports to Africa put pressure on the price of large onions
This year there are almost no “super” class onions in the Netherlands. Large onions are also present in batches only in limited quantities. Nevertheless, sales of these onions are currently

Netherlands – onion prices (DCA) continue to rise amid strong demand
Asia has withdrawn from the market because of higher prices in the Netherlands. Buyers from these markets are looking for alternatives. They may have found them in a cheaper offer of onions from

Onions show no improvement, though it would be welcome
Selling prices for sacked onions remain stable, although some improvement would be welcome here. It would be welcome and should be expected.Since the last week of August this year, selling prices

Netherlands – strong demand gives onion prices the desired boost
In the Netherlands, export demand for onions remains high, but in some distant destinations there is some resistance to higher prices. The shortage of onions in larger sizes is increasing 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.

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

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

The World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) unveiled its highly anticipated forecast for the 2026/2027 season
At this year's Prognosfruit Conference in Constance, Germany (5–7 August 2026), the World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) unveiled its highly anticipated forecast for the 2026/2027

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

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

Turkish and South African orange exports surge as Egyptian prices remain low
Türkiye exported 110.4 million EUR worth of oranges in the first half of 2026, while South Africa entered the peak of its Valencia season amid geopolitical disruptions in the Middle East.

Sharp decline in Greek grape exports, Brazilian grapes face higher US tariffs
Greek grape exports to foreign markets have dropped by 36% year-on-year as of week 29, while Brazilian grapes are now subject to a total 35% tariff in the US, redirecting focus toward

Peruvian and Chilean table grape export prices diverge as supply patterns shift
Peru increased white seedless grape exports by 11% in 2025/26, with spot market prices ranging from €2.8 to €4.4 per kg, while Chile’s shipments decreased by 15% but at higher average prices

Italy increases apple exports in 2025/26; stable prices for main varieties
Italy exported over 1 million tonnes of apples in 2025, up 17% from 2024, with stable export prices for Fuji, Golden, and Granny Smith varieties. In the 2025/26 season, Italy exported more than 1

South African Apple Promotions and Strong European Competition Influence Market
South African apples saw a 36.9% sales increase during major promotions in China, while European suppliers such as Italy, Greece, and Turkey are reporting normal or above-average apple harvests,

Strong Competition from Italy, Greece and Turkey Shapes European Apple Market in July 2026
Apple harvests in Italy, Greece and Turkey are at normal or above-normal levels for the 2026/27 season, increasing competition for exporters in Europe and affecting trade conditions for Polish

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

Weather Once Again Affects Chinese Cabbage Prices
Once again, the weather has proven to be one of the key factors in the fresh vegetable market. Chinese cabbage is among the vegetables with a particularly high correlation between

Netherlands – Onion Demand Exists, Now the Issue Is Price
In the Netherlands, trade in onions between growers and sorting facilities is proceeding with difficulty. Prices are averaging at a level that barely covers growers' costs, or do not cover them at

Netherlands – Demand for Onions Exists, Now the Issue Is Price
In the Netherlands, trade in onions between growers and sorting facilities is proving difficult. Prices are averaging at a level that barely covers growers’ costs, or do not cover them at all.