From the Italian markets: Artichokes for just a few cents, and nectarines from Chile for 4 euros

At the Sicilian market in Vittoria the prices of vegetables are lower than the average seasonal ones, at the agri-food center of Vicenza the prices could be higher but there is not enough demand to raise prices. Even when the quality is excellent, traders point out. Oranges suffer from the problem of the abundance of small sizes compared to intermediate ones. Quotes from 0.50 up to a maximum of 2 euros with the Tarot. Late clementines from Spain and Israel are supported and can reach 3 euros per kg. At stake the artichokes with a lot of product for just a few cents. They don't sell out but we are around the euro per kg with the courgettes and a little above the aubergines. Off to the first asparagus which sells for between 4 and 8 euros per kilo. From Chile the white nectarines which reach 4 euros and have been appreciated. In Vicenza: “Oranges in crisis, strawberries from 5 to 6 euros” Luca Zanon, entrepreneur and president of Fedagro Vicenza, speaks of “movement volumes as low ...