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

Vegetable Prices in Poland
Current wholesale vegetable prices in Poland, market quotations and the most important information on price changes. Select the vegetable you are interested in and go to detailed quotations,

High lettuce prices in Italy, Spanish exports rise, supply limited
Italian wholesale lettuce prices exceed €2.0/kg due to hail-reduced supply, while Spanish lettuce exports rose 3% in volume January-May 2026. In Italy, wholesale prices for lettuce are reported

High iceberg lettuce prices in Italy amid supply shortages; Spanish exports up
Wholesale prices for lettuce in Italy reached €2.0–2.5/kg in late July 2026 due to reduced availability, while Spain increased lettuce exports by 3% in the first five months of the

Comparing Spanish lettuce with vertical farming: CO2 emissions comparison reveals unexpected results.
Vertical farming is currently not suitable for every type of crop. It is unlikely that we will see lemon trees growing in a warehouse in Amsterdam anytime soon, and tomatoes also do not seem ready

"For years, politicians have been depriving us of the capital we need for Agriculture 4.0."
To celebrate the official beginning of the fresh vegetable season, Pfalzmarkt für Obst und Gemüse eG is once again presenting its full spring selection of locally grown produce, which includes

Billa Austria and foodora's bananas are the most popular.
Lettuce celebrate: Morrisons' cult favourite salad bar is expanding in response to demand, becoming bigger, bolder, and protein-packed. Morrisons announced, "Our iconic salad bar is growing even

Aphid emergency in southern Spain: 6,100 hectares of lettuces and brassicas at risk
Aphids out of control and few tools to stop them. In Spain, as reported by ValenciaFruits, there is growing concern over the infestation affecting Andalusia, Valencian Community, and the Region of

Price trend of fruit and vegetables in Italy on February 2nd.
Hail, rains, and the cyclone Harry have caused damage to several crops. Starting with oranges, there has been a reduction in the volumes of Tarocco oranges. Artichokes, lettuces, and spinach have

Price trend of fruits and vegetables in Italy as of January 26th.
The Harry cyclone that hit Sicily and the bad weather in the South, with rain and frost, have caused variations in production and consequently in prices. Particularly affected were turnip greens,

"Zwiększone zapotrzebowanie na sałatę lodową zaczęło pojawiać się w krajach europejskich"
Kerim Taner, executive chairman of the Turkish fresh produce exporter Perla Fruit, has stated that there will be a decrease in Iceberg lettuce production this year compared to previous seasons. He

Lettuce growers in England are dealing with aphid pressure coming from west to east.
Aphids attacking lettuce fields in England are showing regional patterns that could impact pest management strategies for one of the country's major salad crops. The currant-lettuce aphid,

Rijk Zwaan launches iceberg lettuce varieties with resistance to aphids.
Rijk Zwaan has launched two new varieties of iceberg lettuce: Happinas RZ and Friendlinas RZ. Their main feature? High resistance to biotypes 0 and 1 of the dreaded blackcurrant lettuce aphid

New iceberg lettuce varieties that are resistant to the Nasonovia pest have been introduced.
Rijk Zwaan has introduced the first two iceberg lettuce varieties – Happinas RZ and Friendlinas RZ – with a high resistance against biotypes 0 and 1 of the extremely troublesome

Rijk Zwaan introduces iceberg lettuces with enhanced aphid resistance.
Rijk Zwaan has introduced the first two iceberg lettuce varieties - Happinas RZ and Friendlinas RZ - with high resistance to biotypes 0 and 1 of the blackcurrant-lettuce aphid Nasonovia ribisnigri

"I am very skeptical about the future fight against lice in lettuce cultivation."
Iceberg lettuce and kohlrabi were already being harvested in full in the Lower Rhine region in the first week of May. "This year, we had the problem that the Spanish season ended very late, while

Enza Zaden: "Our lettuce portfolio leads the fight against Bremia"
At the beginning of this week, the International Bremia Evaluation Board Europe (IBEB-EU) announced that in 2025 no new races of Bremia lactucae had been identified. The most recent races -

Consumer prices: Blueberries were a bit pricier.
Beefsteak tomatoes increased significantly by 27.7% and cost on average 2.53 euros/kg. Table grapes of lighter varieties and oranges also became more expensive for consumers, with price increases

Mara des bois, an exciting but challenging variety
Claude Janin recently took over the Terre et Serre Genevoises family business with his brother. The farm produces a variety of crops including tomatoes, cucumbers, snack cucumbers, eggplants,

Portuguese producer becomes a member of a cooperative.
To mark the official start of the fresh vegetable season, Pfalzmarkt für Obst und Gemüse eG is once again presenting its complete spring range: in addition to strawberries, lettuce, leafy

The love story between corn and lettuce is born.
Bonduelle shines the spotlight on a cereal that has always been a protagonist on Italian tables: corn. With the contribution of nutritionist biologist Massimiliano Piolanti (click here to learn

Asparagus, lettuces, and pears are suffering: analysis of the trends in April.
As we approach the end of April, the month known for the Easter holiday, which falls on this weekend, we are in the midst of a transitional phase where spring and summer themes gradually replace

Acetamiprid - drastic changes in its use.
According to the new regulation of the European Commission No. 2025/158 dated January 29th, the allowable level of residue of the active substance for acetamiprid in blackcurrants, raspberries,

Price trend of fruit and vegetables in Italy as of February 24th.
With the end of the Italian common clementine campaign, demand has shifted to Sicilian mandarins. The sale of the Sabrosa strawberry from Basilicata has begun. Demand is low for various

Spanish horticultural and fruit exports grew by 8% in volume and 5% in value in 2024.
Spanish horticultural export in 2024 reached 5.7 million tons, showing a 10% growth compared to the previous year, with a total value of 8.044 million euros (+2%). Peppers, cucumbers, and lettuce