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

PIK Global Europe Rejoins Fresh Market in 2026
Building on a successful 2025 sponsorship, PIK Global Europe is back at Fresh Market 2026 to enhance its market connections. After serving as a sponsor in 2025, PIK Global Europe is reaffirming

Europe, potatoes: heatwaves and drought reduce French harvest by nearly 2 million tonnes
The French potato market is entering the season with a clearly smaller supply after five heatwaves, a water deficit and an earlier reduction in acreage. For trade in Europe, this means fewer table

Watermelons Still at Record-High Prices, But for How Long?
Usually, the end of August and the beginning of September mean a significant change on the watermelon market. This is the start of a new phase of the season. A phase in which, for seasonal

Watermelon prices stabilise
Since the end of the second ten-day period of July this year, watermelons in Polish wholesale have shown an upward price trend. We have described these changes on the pages of the fresh-market.pl

August Brings Another Increase in Watermelon Prices
A year ago, watermelon supply was increasing at the beginning of August, and wholesale prices were falling. According to our editorial price monitoring of these fruits offered on a larger

Bronisze: Pear Wholesale Prices Stable Amid Smaller Domestic Fruit Size
On the Bronisze wholesale market near Warsaw, domestic 'Konferencja' pears are selling at €1.2–1.5/kg, while imported pears fetch €1.6–1.7/kg. Polish orchards report smaller fruit size

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

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

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

Lower Polish Beet Harvest Forecast, Wholesale Prices Stable in Early August
Poland's 2026 beetroot crop is forecast at 260,000 tonnes, down from last year due to adverse spring weather. Wholesale prices at the Bronisze market in early August are stable, with mature beets

Pear Prices in Warsaw Stable Amid Early August Supply
Wholesale prices for both domestic and imported pears in Poland remain stable at the start of August, with the first local harvests entering the market. Weather conditions in July supported fruit

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

Fresh Market 2026 news
Chata Polska will participate in Fresh Market 20262026-07-30 17:22The Polish retail chain Chata Polska joins the participants of Fresh Market 2026. This chain, which has numerous stores throughout

Watermelon Prices Rise
Wholesale watermelon prices in Poland suggest that the peak supply of these fruits is already behind us. Last week, imported watermelons in Polish wholesale markets became more expensive. By how

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

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

Polish Blueberry Season: Wholesale Prices Fall Amid Supply Glut and Weather Losses
Wholesale prices for Polish blueberries have dropped sharply at the peak of the harvest, with significant price variation between regions and ongoing pressure from both domestic oversupply and

Early Polish Plums See Lower Start Prices, Trade Groups Begin Purchases
The 2026 Polish plum season has opened with lower starting prices than previous years, as wholesale and farm-gate rates for early varieties such as Kalipso and Lepotica drop amid increased supply

Sharp drop in Ukrainian watermelon prices, stable to lower values in Spain and Italy
Watermelon prices in Ukraine declined by approximately 50% in week 30 of 2026, while Spain and Italy report stable to slightly lower prices amid good supply and strong summer demand. In Ukraine,

Blueberry Prices in Poland Fall Sharply Amid Market Surplus and Hail Damage
Polish blueberry farm-gate and wholesale prices have dropped significantly in late July, with surpluses reported at collection centers and recent hailstorms causing local crop losses. On July 28,

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

Italian and Spanish table grape prices fall as supply increases in late July 2026
Wholesale prices for Italian table grapes from Sicily and Apulia dropped by 9.8% week-on-week, with white Vittoria and Black Magic varieties trading at €2.2–2.5/kg, and seedless grapes at

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

British potato imports rise as domestic output falls; Ukraine expands processing capacity
The UK supplied only 71% of its national potato demand in 2025, increasing reliance on imports. Ukraine has begun constructing its largest potato processing plant, aiming to substitute imports and