From the Italian markets; expensive methane causes the prices of tomatoes to skyrocket

Published 2021년 10월 12일

Tridge summary

The Dutch greenhouses are facing high methane costs which are reflected in the market prices. Cluster tomatoes are selling for over 2 euros per kilo, and there is a weak supply of pears leading to a search for alternatives in other European countries. Spanish clementines are dominating the market, and the first national artichokes and kiwis are making their way in. The prices for other produce such as apples, grapes, and strawberries are also increasing. In Verona, the price of courgettes is increasing due to cold temperatures, and the price of broccoli has dropped to 1 euro. Potatoes are stable in price.

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Methane is too expensive for Dutch greenhouses and the price of cluster tomatoes also exceeds 2 euros. The influence of expensive raw materials is reflected in the stalls of the markets where the price increase continues. For very weak supply of pears, wholesalers are looking for alternatives in other European countries. Spanish clementines dominate even if the first Calabrian ones are seen. The first national artichokes and kiwis are on their way. In Florence the Dutch tomato up to € 2.20 In Florence Aurelio Baccini, national vice president of Fedagro and president of Fedagro Firenze, takes stock of the market: "There has been a tendential slowdown in volumes and trading for all items and summer tastes have switched to winter ones ". The most interesting fact? “The price of Dutch cluster tomatoes, the victim of the rise in methane prices. Producers decided to invest at a lower level, prices rose a month earlier than usual. We are also at 2.20 euros per kilo and this also brings ...

Source: Myfruit