Cherries

EU tomato production has declined by 6.8% over the last decade, while imports from Morocco and Turkey have increased much faster than domestic output. read more

Sour cherry prices for freezing in Poland fell by 30% in early August, while wholesale prices at the Bronisze market remain significantly higher than processor prices. read more

The wholesale season for Polish cherries is coming to a close with weak prices despite lower yields. read more

In July 2026, Türkiye’s Mediterranean Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Exporters’ Association recorded a 64.6% year-on-year increase in peach export value, reaching $18.8 million (€17.1 million). read more

Polish cherry harvest is nearly complete, with most growers finishing picking and processors accepting fruit until 8 August 2026. Late-season farm-gate and wholesale prices for sour cherries have increased compared to the peak harvest period. read more

Wholesale markets in northern Italy report stable prices and good quality for red processing tomatoes from Puglia, with prices ranging from €0.75 to €0.85 per kilogram at the end of July. read more

Farm-gate prices for cherries intended for processing in Poland dropped rapidly in late July to €0.9/kg for freezing and €0.5/kg for juicing. Wholesale prices at Bronisze market on 3 August remained higher, at €1.4–1.6/kg. read more

Wholesale prices of Polish plums are falling much faster than in previous seasons. read more

Cherry production in both Spain (Extremadura) and the US Northwest has suffered major losses in 2026 due to spring weather events, significantly tightening supplies on the European market. read more

Spanish cherry growers in Extremadura report over €20 million in losses due to May storms, resulting in significantly reduced production and supply for export markets. read more

Italian wholesale tomato prices remain low at €1.0/kg for cluster types, with weak demand and mixed quality. Tunisia and Spain report significant supply disruptions due to extreme heat, while Turkish dried tomato exports to Europe remain robust. read more

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 contrasts. read more

Sour cherry prices in Poland have fallen rapidly in late July 2026, with wholesale and farm-gate prices dropping by over 40% within days, despite a reduced national harvest due to spring frost and summer drought. read more

Polish sour cherry (wiśnia) prices have fallen rapidly in late July, with farm-gate and processing prices dropping by over 40% in less than a week. Wholesale prices in Bronisze remain higher, at €1.9–2.5/kg (8–11 PLN/kg). read more

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 markets. read more

Cherry farm-gate prices in the Grójec region fell sharply on July 23, with several buyers lowering rates for fruit for freezing from €1.4 to €1.3/kg. Fresh sour cherries at the Bronisze wholesale market traded at €1.8–3.0/kg (8–13 PLN/kg) on July 24. read more

Wholesale cherry prices in Poland are finally rising after a period of sharp declines. read more

Wholesale and origin prices for cherries in France and Spain declined sharply in June and July 2026 amid oversupply from Italy, Turkey, and Greece, with French cherry prices down 4% year-on-year to levels 7% below the five-year average. read more

The 2026 Polish plum season is marked by accelerated ripening and a significant fruit drop in the Čačanska Lepotica variety, while wholesale prices at Bronisze on 20 July stand at €1.4–1.7/kg. read more

Wholesale cherry prices at the Bronisze market on 20 July 2026 ranged from €1.8 to €5.5/kg (8–24 PLN/kg), reflecting high supply and subdued demand in Poland. read more