Europe fruit and veg market

French potato acreage in 2026 has dropped by nearly 19,000 hectares (-9.7%), while Dutch plantings have reached their lowest level since 2012. Spanish new potato prices have collapsed due to large volumes of old French potatoes being sold at low prices. read more

Wholesale watermelon prices in northern Italy range from €0.40 to €1.00/kg, with Lazio-origin at €0.45–0.50/kg and Lombardy at €0.60–0.90/kg. The Spanish harvest is ongoing, with new resistant and high-yield varieties entering the market. read more

Dutch mini-cucumber prices stabilised after a slow start caused by extended Spanish supply and weak demand, while standard cucumber prices surged in recent weeks. read more

European cherry markets are experiencing falling prices due to increased supply from key producing countries and strong competition among exporters, especially from Turkey, Greece, and Italy. read more

The United States has decided to maintain a 17% antidumping duty on Mexican tomato imports, while wholesale tomato prices in Ukraine and Hungary continue to decline due to increased supply. read more

Excess stocks in European cold stores have pushed average ex-cold store apple prices down to €0.85/kg in May 2026, with Northern Europe experiencing the steepest declines. read more