Italy: Asparagus soaring, strawberries and courgettes also up

According to Bmti surveys, the prices of aubergines, green beans and lettuce are also growing. Highlight week for broad beans, slight slowdown for peppers Asparagus holds sway this week, as the drop in temperatures has slowed down production and availability is therefore lower. Even courgettes, according to Bmti findings, are showing a clear recovery compared to seven days ago. Eggplant and green beans are also good. The melons come down. Asparagus skyrocketing The return of low temperatures has led to a slowdown in the production of asparagus, which translates into an increase in prices and a lower supply of product to the markets. The season is coming to an end; usually in May the quantities gradually decrease and end at the beginning of June. This year, thanks to the high temperatures, above average, the campaign was brought forward and could even end earlier, but this will also be determined by the climate. Green beans on the rise Only Italian green beans are now present in ...