Spain: Almeria dominates EU eggplant imports, tomato supplies to Poland on the rise
In the first half of 2026, Spain accounted for 65.6% of eggplant imports to the EU, with most of this volume coming from Almeria. Between January and July 2026, Poland increased its imports of

Fresh strawberries – record imports affected prices, but…
The 2026 season on the fresh strawberry market in Poland is now behind us. We can try to make an initial summary of it. We will look at Statistics Poland’s preliminary estimates for the harvest

North America: Mexican avocados returned to the U.S. after inspections resumed in Michoacán
In mid-August, the U.S. resumed official activities and avocado inspections in Michoacán, restarting a key supply channel from Mexico to the U.S. market. For trade, this is significant because

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

Record South African grape exports and falling Italian prices reshape EU market
South Africa exported 352,400 tonnes of table grapes in 2025/26, with 86% redirected to Europe and the UK due to new US tariffs, while Italian online grape prices fell by 5.4% week-on-week in

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

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

Polish apple exports slow in June despite high stocks; Kazakh ban looms
Polish apple exports outside the EU reached 21,209 tonnes in June 2026, below 2023 levels, while domestic stocks on 1 June stood at 227,000 tonnes—18.3% higher year-on-year. According to

Italian tomato prices rise 15% year-on-year as volumes decline
In Italy, the average price of tomatoes increased by 15% since the start of the year, while volumes sold dropped by 6%. In Italy, the tomato category has experienced a persistent decline in

Peruvian blueberry export volumes drop 7% as European market faces tighter supply
Peru, the world’s largest blueberry exporter, projects a 7% decrease in export volumes for the 2026/27 season due to high temperatures, impacting supply and prices in Europe. Peruvian blueberry

The Early Apple Season Has Started—What About Prices?
The early apple season in Poland has started slightly later than last year. The 2026 commercial campaign for these fruits is beginning, as usual, with the Early Geneva and Papierówka varieties.

Polish Apple Stocks High, June Exports Down Despite Lower 2026 Harvest
Large apple stocks remained in Poland at the start of July 2026, with exports in June falling to 21,209 tonnes despite ongoing international interest. Wholesale prices in Poland stayed about 30%

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

What Were Apple Stocks in Europe in June, and in Poland (WAPA)?
The latest WAPA data concerns apple stocks as of 1 June 2026. In European member countries, there were 1.0 million tonnes of apples at that time. A month earlier, as of 1 May 2026, apple stocks

No Shortage of 'Old' Apples, But What About Their Prices?
Apple stocks in Poland at the end of the current season are at record highs. Although WAPA data describing this figure for early June is still pending, the trend has been established for some

No Shortage of 'Old' Apples, But What About Their Prices?
Apple stocks in Poland at the end of the current season are at record highs. Although WAPA data describing this figure for early June is still pending, the trend has been established for some

Gooseberry Procurement Season Comes to an End
The 2026 gooseberry procurement campaign has effectively come to an end. It was quite short—just as brief as last season. The reason for this limited duration was the low supply of fruit.

Gooseberry Purchasing Season Comes to an End
The 2026 gooseberry purchasing campaign has effectively come to an end. The season was quite short, just as it was last year. The reason for this limited duration was the low supply of fruit. This

Morocco has doubled its exports of sweet peppers to Norway, thereby strengthening its position in Northern Europe.
Morocco significantly increased its exports of sweet peppers to Norway in the 2025/26 season, more than doubling the volume and approaching a new record, according to EastFruit. Norway imported

Raspberries after frost. Blossom weevil, aphids, and delayed flowering on many plantations (plantation monitoring, June 8, 2026).
In early June 2026, the situation on raspberry plantations grown in the ground in the Lublin region is very diverse. The condition of the plants largely depends on the scale of damage caused by

Meksyk poszerza fokus na eksport awokado poza Stany Zjednoczone. Mexico is expanding its focus on avocado exports beyond the U.S.
The avocado industry in Mexico is aiming to increase exports to other international markets besides its main market, the U.S. Producers in Jalisco are now focusing on opportunities in Asia and

Exports of Brazilian melons decreased by 47% in May.
In May 2026, Brazil exported 6,000 tons of melons, which was a 47% decrease from April, as reported by Comex Stat data. Export revenue also dropped by 48% month-on-month to US$4.6 million FOB. The

Revenue of Mission Produce has decreased by 24% due to the decrease in avocado prices.
Mission Produce reported revenue of US$290.9 million for the second quarter ended April 30, 2026, a decrease of 24% compared with the same period last year. The company attributed this decrease to

"Record prices of up to €2/kg for Sicilian netted melon; positive outlook for Gialletto"
The ongoing Sicilian melon marketing campaign had outstanding sales results in April, but experienced a decline in May because of unfavorable weather conditions. It is worth mentioning that there

Exports of Chinese berries reached $24.4 million in April.
Eksport świeżych borówek z Chin nadal rośnie, przy czym Azja Południowo-Wschodnia stanowi dużą część wysyłek. Według danych Generalnej Administracji Celnej Chin, eksport świeżych