Drought and Heat Take Their Toll on Fruit and Vegetables in France

Rungis - 16 July 2026: Repeated heatwaves and dry soils are increasing pressure on French fruit and vegetable production. The latest report by Franceinfo points to the risk of smaller fruit and vegetables, as well as possible price increases. However, reliable assessments for individual products are currently possible only to a limited extent, as harvest conditions, irrigation and regional weather patterns vary widely.The Regional Directorate for Agriculture in Île-de-France has already reported damage at the Rungis wholesale market as a result of the heatwave at the end of June. According ...