The 2026 sour cherry purchasing season in Poland has definitively finished. read more

Polish greenhouse tomato prices have risen sharply, reaching levels well above recent years. read more

Despite a smaller potato harvest, wholesale prices in Poland remain low. read more

The new season for industrial apple procurement is accelerating, but prices remain under pressure. read more

Polish processors are preparing to begin industrial aronia purchases in August, following the end of the blackcurrant and sour cherry harvests. The Ministry of Agriculture's latest report indicates that aronia will soon be added to the list of officially monitored fruit purchase prices. read more

The 2026 red currant harvest in Poland has concluded, with wholesale prices at Bronisze on 13 August reaching €2.3–3.5/kg (10–15 PLN/kg), reflecting limited supply and the end of the season. read more

Wholesale prices for Conference pears at the Bronisze market on 13 August 2026 ranged from €1.2–1.5/kg, with imported pears priced at €1.6–1.7/kg. Recent hailstorms have caused damage to orchards in the Grójec region, affecting supply. read more

Carrot wholesale prices at the Bronisze market near Warsaw dropped to €0.2–0.3/kg (1–1.5 PLN/kg) in mid-August 2026, reflecting strong supply from the ongoing harvest. read more

Wholesale prices for Polish blueberries rose in August amid sharply reduced yields following spring frosts and summer heatwaves. Demand remains subdued despite the lower supply. read more

Dutch greenhouse cucumber prices in 2025 were on average slightly below 2024 levels, with production increasingly consolidated and supported by supplementary lighting. Spain remains the EU's leading cucumber producer, while Italy and Germany show strong output growth. read more

Severe drought in the Netherlands, Belgium, and France is reducing pear sizes and may lower overall EU pear yields for the 2026/2027 season, despite earlier forecasts of growth. read more

European summer heatwaves are causing unstable iceberg lettuce supplies and price volatility, increasing demand for hydroponically grown products and prompting innovation among suppliers. read more

US blueberry shipments through mid-July 2026 were higher than last year, while French growers are focusing on sector modernization. Despite lower harvests, demand for blueberries in key European markets is reported as weak. read more

A sharp drop in tomato production due to recent heatwaves in Western Europe has led to unprecedented wholesale prices for high-quality tomatoes, with supply shortages expected to persist through August. read more

Join us at Fresh Market 2026 to engage with Makro Poland's buying team in Warsaw, Poland on September 24. read more

Beet prices remain stable but at very low levels, similar to last year. read more

The second part of this year's rhubarb procurement season has started with significantly lower prices. read more

Industrial blueberry prices for freezing have increased slightly, but not as much as fresh market prices. read more

Wholesale watermelon prices in Poland have risen sharply compared to last year. read more

Dutch cucumber prices have been below the multi-year average since April 2026, with increased year-round supply from both domestic lit cultivation and Spanish winter production. read more