Central Poland: Raspberry Harvest Faces Disease Pressure, Supply Fluctuates

The main raspberry harvest is underway in Poland, but trade is affected by recent weather changes and increased risk of grey mould, with supply and quality under pressure.

Raspberry harvesting is at its peak across Polish regions in early July 2026. Following a period of extreme heat with temperatures up to 40°C, a shift to cooler, wetter weather has been reported. This change has increased the risk of Botrytis (grey mould) and powdery mildew on plantations, which can rapidly reduce post-harvest quality and lead to higher commercial losses.

The wet conditions and daily harvesting requirements have limited fungicide options for growers, as products with short pre-harvest intervals are required. Producers are prioritising fruit safety and quality, but disease outbreaks remain a significant concern and are impacting the volume of marketable fruit available for trade.

Raspberry supply to wholesale markets has been affected by both disease pressure and the recent weather extremes. No concrete wholesale or farm-gate raspberry prices for early July 2026 were provided in the available sources. However, local traders report that volatility in supply is leading to fluctuations in both availability and quality, especially for fresh market fruit.

Demand for Polish raspberries remains steady, but buyers are selective due to variable quality associated with disease and weather stress. The main trade flows are domestic, as the bulk of the crop is destined for the fresh market and processing sector. Export activity is not detailed in the current sources.

Regions previously affected by high mite pressure in 2025, such as around Promna-Kolonia, have seen improved plant vigour this season due to post-harvest regeneration programmes, which may support local supply resilience despite current disease risks.

Material prepared by the editorial team of fresh-market.info, editor Artur Spiker