The article provides an overview of the current market situation for various fruits and vegetables in Italy as of December 16, 2024. It highlights issues such as increased demand for red-fleshed clementines over blond ones, falling demand for Navelina blond oranges, and rising beetroot prices due to bad weather. The article also mentions the impact of adverse weather conditions on artichoke production, leading to higher prices. Despite these challenges, cabbage prices remain stable, and there is good sales volume for clementines from Calabria. The prices for tomatoes and courgettes have increased due to high demand and reduced supply, respectively. Additionally, the article discusses the effects of hot weather on orange production and the early start of the Sicilian Havana mandarin campaign.