Fruit and vegetable price trends in Italy as of May 6th

Published 2024년 5월 7일

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The article provides an overview of the current prices and market trends for various fruits and vegetables in Italy as of May 6, 2024. It highlights increases in prices and decreases in quantities for asparagus, red onions, green beans, lettuces, and peaches due to various factors such as adverse weather conditions and high demand. On the other hand, melon prices are falling due to low demand caused by cold temperatures. Strawberry prices are fluctuating, with Spanish strawberries being less expensive and Dutch strawberries more expensive. The article also mentions that the peach and nectarine campaign has started with Spanish production, and that Italian production will support sales in the coming weeks.

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The peach and nectarine campaign is underway, initially with Spanish production. Also starting is the one for red onions from Calabria. Low temperatures slow down growth in demand for melons. The production of Lucanian strawberries is about to end and the first batches of the Venetian product are arriving. The marketing of asparagus will then close early. Thanks to the agreement with the Borsa Merci Telematica Italiana (Bmti) and Italmercati we are publishing the survey of fruit and vegetable prices at the wholesale markets as of 6 May 2024. Below is a summary of the main types of fruit and vegetables on the market. In the downloadable pdf you will find the details of the graphs and the findings on the main Italian markets: Milan, Bologna, Padua and Rome. Decreasing quantities and increasing prices for asparagus. The season started at full speed and with high quantities thanks to above average temperatures, and is coming to an early end. Prices have risen in recent weeks, reaching ...

Source: Fresh Point Magazine