Sep 14, 2026
Press Release
Extreme heat takes its toll on Europe's fruit and vegetable crops
PROFEL, the voice of the European fruit and vegetable processing industry, is raising the alarm about the impact of the summer 2026 heat waves on most fruit and vegetable crops across Europe. Growers and processors are recording significant yield and quality losses during the current harvest season, and the sector warns that heat waves of this intensity are no longer exceptional events. They require urgent adaptation and policy responses.
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