Italy: Fruit and vegetables, generalized declines on the squares

However, according to Bmti surveys, courgettes and green beans remain at high levels. Cherries suffer from quality issues, demand for strawberries holds Apricots, slow start The new apricot production has just begun. There is mainly a product imported from Spain with various cultivars. The weather, which is not yet sunny, is causing a delay in ripening and in consumer demand. The Italian campaign is also starting with the Pricia variety, which has entered the markets over the last few days. Due to the still low demand, prices are slightly lower than at the beginning of last year. However, the quantities are increasing. Watermelons, shy question The production of Sicilian and Lazio watermelons is also underway. Demand is still timid due to the uncertain climate, characterized by heat and continuous rain. The absence of sun for long periods has not yet allowed the sugar level of the product to rise. This is a factor which currently keeps demand at low levels. Cherries, quality ...