Vegetables skyrocketing due to the cold in Italy

Published 2022년 12월 6일

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The article highlights the impact of cold weather on agricultural markets in the south of Europe, particularly in Milan and Sardinia. It discusses the challenges faced by wholesalers due to low product volumes and increased prices, focusing on the significant price hikes seen in aubergines and certain citrus fruits. The article also mentions the ongoing season for spiny artichokes in Sardinia and the varied prices for different citrus fruits across various markets. Additionally, it notes the increased prices for courgettes and mushrooms in various locations.
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The cold is also felt in the south, where the volumes of vegetables are reduced while prices skyrocket. In particular, aubergines, with the best product nearly 3 euros, and the most beautiful courgettes that are well over 2 euros. When there is an abundance of product, however, the prices are not exciting. This is the case with citrus fruits, even if the Tarocco in the larger calibers reaches prices above two euros. Wholesalers archive the month of November as one of the worst ever, hoping for December but saying they are convinced that spending on holidays is increasingly limited. Low volumes on the markets in November In Milan, entrepreneurs and Fedagro representative Bruno Barcella takes a worrying snapshot of commercial dynamics: “The last week was disastrous. The problem was not the prices and the product, but the lack of volumes sold". A demand deficit. And on holidays: "The next week will be a transitional week, the world of consuming has changed and today the priorities ...
Source: Myfruit

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