Italy: Hunting for citrus fruits, high prices

The prices of summer products in the wholesale markets which also had a long life were sustained, the prices of autumn/winter goods which arrived late and with spring temperatures were sustained, therefore with little appeal to consumers. But now, also thanks to the flu, there is a hunt for citrus vitamins. The prices for South African, Spanish and Italian oranges remain good and, given the demand, they can coexist without reducing prices. The prices of grapes that are at the end of their run are always high, the seedless varieties reach 5 euros per kilo. Courgettes in some places cost close to 3 euros per kg, but this month there has been continuous ups and downs even within the same day. It's artichoke time with the Tema quoting from 0.60 to 0.80 with peaks above the euro peeking out in some markets. First Sicilian oranges, Calabrian clementines almost cost 3 euros. There is still product from South Africa, but the first Sicilian oranges are arriving. The Navelina variety, even ...