Halloween, a nightmare for Italian pumpkins

Published 2024년 10월 30일

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Italian pumpkin production has seen a 25% decrease due to adverse weather conditions, with both heavy rainfall in the North and drought in the South. This has led to significant drops in production in key growing regions such as Lombardy and Puglia. Despite these challenges, there is an increase in the production and import of international varieties, with a 38% rise in the first seven months of the year. Additionally, the article highlights the growing trend of 'zuccaturism' or pumpkin-themed experiences, attracting thousands of visitors to dedicated sites in Italy. Coldiretti recommends buying pumpkins directly from Campagna Amica farmers' markets to ensure quality and traceability.

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Halloween nightmare for Italian pumpkins, with a 25% drop in production due to the effects of bad weather and floods in the North and drought in the South. This is what emerges from Coldiretti's monitoring of the seasonal trend of the vegetable that is the symbol of All Saints' Day, which is celebrated on December 31st. Purchases multiply precisely in the weeks of the celebration, for a turnover estimated by Coldiretti at around 30 million euros. Almost all of these are products intended for food consumption, although there is growing attention for ornamental pumpkins for carving, for which Halloween represents over 90% of the market. These can be small or large, of various shapes (elongated, tube-shaped, trumpet-shaped, hat-shaped, flattened, spiral-shaped, round) and even of different colors, from green to bright red, to striped colors. Between table and carving, the average retail price this year is around 2/2.50 euros per kilo, but it can also double or triple if peeled and ...

Source: Campagnamica