Dessert plums are chasing 2024 prices, but will they catch up?
Prices of Polish plums sold in domestic wholesale on a larger scale have been rising continuously since mid-September this year. This is a seasonal trend, linked to a decline in supply, although

Industrial apples have become more expensive, but the excitement is not over
Procurement prices for industrial apples, after an earlier forced reduction, rebounded upward quite quickly. We have already written about this on the fresh-market.pl portal. It should be noted,

Dessert plums hold at prices from 3 years ago
Prices of dessert plums in Polish wholesale remain at a level close to that seen three years ago. What context does this provide for assessing this year’s plum season in Poland?It means that

Table plums may soon start to rise in price
Prices of domestic table plums in Poland’s large-scale wholesale market remain under constant supply pressure. This is not only the supply of domestic fruit, but also imports flowing into

The Polish Plum Season Gains Momentum
The Polish plum season is gaining scale and momentum. The first batches of later varieties, such as Najbolja and Amers, have appeared on the market. Their initial wholesale prices are, of course,

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

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

South Tyrol mountain potatoes: quality focus, limited supply for European buyers
Mountain-grown potatoes from Italy's Val Pusteria are entering the European market with a total annual production of 5,000–6,000 tonnes, emphasizing high quality and smaller tuber sizes. The

Italy sets reference price for potatoes as supply tightens in Northern Europe
Italy has launched the marketing season for classic Selenella potatoes, with a minimum reference price of €0.46/kg for top-quality produce, amid reported supply tensions from Northern

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,

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

Italy sets reference price for new potato season as European supply increases
Italy has set a minimum reference price of €0.46/kg for first-quality potatoes for the 2026-2027 season, amid increased supply from Southern Europe and ongoing market competition. The

Cucumber supply expands in Spain, Ukraine; increased competition in European markets
Cucumber supply increased in Spain and Ukraine in July 2026, leading to downward pressure on export and wholesale prices across Europe. In Ukraine, cucumber availability continued to grow during

Plums Still Without a Clear Increase in Supply
The Polish plum season began at a fairly typical time. It was certainly not as early as two years ago, but roughly similar to the 2025 season. The season is still in a very early phase. However,

Dessert Raspberries Maintain Their Prices
Wholesale prices of dessert raspberries remain at a high level. This situation is similar to last year, although there are also differences in the overall raspberry market compared to the previous

Greek peach exports up 21%, Spanish and Italian competition pressures prices in Central Europe
Greek peach exports increased by 21.2% year-on-year by July 10, 2026, with notable growth in shipments to Poland and Italy. Spanish and Italian oversupply continues to pressure prices, especially

Słodkie wiśnie prowadzą handel EastFruit, w miarę wzrostu dostaw z Uzbekistanu. Sweet cherries are leading the trading at EastFruit, as the supply from Uzbekistan grows.
The trading activity on EastFruit platforms decreased by 5% in week 23 of 2026, primarily due to reduced sales from participants in Ukraine. However, there was an increase in activity among

Moldova is anticipating a stable fruit harvest despite the spring frosts.
After spring frosts affected several fruit-producing countries in Central and Eastern Europe, including Poland, Czechia, Hungary, and Ukraine, concerns have grown over fruit availability in the

In May 2026, Moldova exported 9,700 tons of apples.
In May 2026, Moldova exported 9,700 tons of apples valued at slightly over $8 million, as reported by the Association Moldova Fruct, citing the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry (MAIA).

Moldova exports approximately US$41.5 million worth of walnuts annually.
The Republic of Moldova produces approximately 23,000 tons of walnuts in shells annually from around 18,000 hectares of orchards. According to sector data presented at a conference commemorating

Prolonged rains may further reduce Moldova's sweet cherry harvest after frost damage.
Prolonged rains in Moldova at the end of May and beginning of June may further complicate the already challenging sweet cherry season. According to EastFruit, referring to Logos Press, excessive

Moldovan apple growers are facing export risks despite a stable crop outlook.
Europe's apple sector has started preparing for the 2026 marketing season, as growers and exporters are evaluating orchard conditions after winter frosts and spring weather events. Initial reports

The 2026 Fruit Day Expo will be centered around the orchard of the future.
The Fruit Day Expo of 2026 will be held in less than a month and is set to showcase various solutions for fruit growers, according to Iurie Fala, CEO of Moldova Fruct. He stated, "For the 8th year