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

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

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

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

Italian watermelon wholesale prices collapse to €0.30/kg amid high supply and weak demand
Wholesale prices for Italian watermelons have dropped sharply to €0.30/kg in July 2026, following a period of high prices and now sluggish demand across European markets. In Italy, the

Watermelon Prices Hit Record Highs Again
Wholesale prices of imported watermelons exited a clear downward trend last month. The situation on the watermelon market is therefore dramatically different from last year. At that time,

High watermelon supply from Spain and Greece lowers wholesale prices in Europe
European wholesale watermelon prices are under downward pressure in July 2026 due to high supply from Spain and Greece, with strong export flows from both origins. The summer of 2026 sees

Higher pear supply from Spain and the Netherlands; Ercolini at €2.0–2.3/kg in Spain
Spanish and Dutch pear harvests are both up in 2026, with Ercolini and Conference varieties leading exports to European markets. Wholesale prices for Spanish Ercolini pears in Bilbao are quoted at

Spain faces increased watermelon competition from Morocco and Senegal
Spanish watermelon exports are experiencing growing competition from Morocco and Senegal, which are increasing their presence in traditional EU markets. Producers in Spain’s Almería region