Gala apple prices are rising, but it is still not enough
Wholesale prices of Gala apples rose in October, but this trend was still too weak even to catch up with last year’s price levels. The market for these apples remains pessimistic, full of

Gala apples without improvement
Almost exactly a year ago, there was a wave of optimism on the dessert apple market connected with the fact that prices of Gala apples had finally strengthened. Apples of size 65+ rose to

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

There is demand for Red Cap, Red Chief and Red Delicious apples, but…
Exports of Polish apples in September got off to a flying start. According to PIORiN data, exports of these fruits outside the EU amounted to 15.4 thousand tonnes in September this year. This was

If Gala, then larger and striped apples
The beginning of October 2026 is not particularly impressive when it comes to procurement prices for Gala apples. Despite information about lower apple harvests overall this year, and therefore

Gala apple prices – pessimism or strategy?
The apple market in Poland is still at a fairly early stage. The main harvest of late varieties is only just gaining momentum. Golden and Szampion have entered the market, but Red Jonaprince is

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

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.

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

Warsaw: Strawberry Wholesale Prices Reach €4.0–5.8/kg Amid New Plantings
Strawberry wholesale prices at the Bronisze market near Warsaw on 11 August 2026 ranged from €4.0 to €5.8/kg (17–25 PLN/kg), reflecting limited supply as the summer harvest ends and new

Warsaw: Raspberry Wholesale Prices Remain High in August
Polish raspberry wholesale prices at the Bronisze market are holding firm in early August, with supply meeting steady domestic demand. On the Warsaw Bronisze wholesale market, raspberry prices on

Warsaw: Blueberry Wholesale Prices Fall to €3.5–6.0/kg Amid Peak Harvest
Blueberry wholesale prices at the Bronisze market near Warsaw on 10 August 2026 ranged from €3.5 to €6.0/kg (15–26 PLN/kg) as domestic supply remains high during the main harvest period. On

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

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

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

Polish July Apple Exports Reach Three-Year High; Wholesale Prices Stable
Polish apple exports to non-EU countries in July 2026 reached 13,100 tonnes, the highest July figure since 2023. Domestic wholesale prices for early and stored apples remain stable at Bronisze

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

Polish Blueberry Exports Outside EU Drop, Domestic Demand Strong; Wholesale Prices €2.3–4.6/kg Warsaw
Polish blueberry exports outside the EU in July 2026 fell to 135 tonnes, a 41% year-on-year decrease, while domestic demand remains high. Wholesale prices at the Bronisze market on 5 August 2026

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

Polish Plum Prices Fall Amid Balkan Import Pressure
Polish wholesale and farm-gate plum prices dropped sharply at the start of August 2026, following a surge of cheap imports from Serbia and other Balkan countries. At the Bronisze wholesale market

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

Italy to cut strawberry acreage for 2027; Turkey, Mexico strengthen exports
Italy's Fragola Matera® will reduce its strawberry cultivation area by about 10% for the 2027 season to maintain premium quality, following a record 9.5 million consumer baskets sold in

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