How will the QS fees change per year from January 1, 2026, for QS scheme participants in wholesale, preparation and processing?

QS will moderately adjust the fees for wholesalers and preparing and processing companies for fruit, vegetables, and potatoes by 10 percent starting in 2026. In addition, the previous six-tier turnover table used to determine the fee for first-line merchants will be supplemented by a further tier. The new highest turnover level applies to companies with an annual turnover of more than €75 million. The scale of fees thus reflects the structural change in the branch more fairly and adapts to the declining number of companies.
The QS scale of fees applicable from January 1, 2026 in the fruit, vegetables, and potatoes supply chain can be found here.