Watermelons

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 Chilean blueberry safety in global markets, including Europe. read more

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 Uzbekistan. read more

Wholesale watermelon prices in Poland have increased, reaching record highs for the season. read more

Turkey increased its watermelon exports significantly by 2024, while Texas reported a strong 2025/26 season with above-average fruit quality and sugar content. read more

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. read more

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 around €4.0/kg. Demand in Italy remains subdued but is expected to rise in August-September. 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

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. read more

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. read more

Wholesale prices of imported watermelons in Poland have reached record levels for the season. read more

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. read more

All organic tomatoes and other vegetables from the 40 hectares of Riverford Vendée in France are exported exclusively to the UK for bio box distribution. read more

Spanish watermelon exports are experiencing growing competition from Morocco and Senegal, which are increasing their presence in traditional EU markets. read more

Spanish producers continue to increase watermelon acreage, with particular growth in mini and seedless varieties, while maintaining a strong export orientation. read more

Cucumber sales and availability declined across several Eastern European and Mediterranean supplier countries in early July 2026, resulting in rising wholesale prices. read more

Today's market saw strong supply of apples and carrots, while buyers were actively searching for cherries and currants. read more

Wholesale prices for peaches and nectarines in northern Italy remain steady at €1.5–2.0/kg amid slow sales, while Greek peach exports to Poland have risen by 157.9% compared to last year. read more