Italy: Melons, peaches and nectarines rise in the market

Published 2022년 5월 24일

Tridge summary

The article provides an overview of the current market trends for various fruits and vegetables available in Italy. It highlights the beginning of watermelon and strawberry seasons with an increase in supply and a decrease in prices. However, asparagus, broad beans, and Italian asparagus are experiencing lower demand and higher prices. Lettuce prices are also decreasing due to an increase in Italian production. Potato prices are stable, except in certain markets. Yellow-fleshed peaches and nectarines are becoming more popular and expensive due to increased management costs. Zucchini prices have slightly decreased due to increased production.

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The prices of courgettes also remained above the average for the period. The heat leaves good hope for watermelons, asparagus in distress Watermelons, demand on the rise but also quantities The watermelon campaign has begun, with the presence mainly of Moroccan products with a good sugar content. Italian production (Sicily) has also arrived in the last few days. Quantities have thus increased and, at the same time, prices have fallen despite the increase in consumption, favored by high temperatures. At the moment the Sicilian babies are less requested. Asparagus, trade below the average for the period The negative trend continues for Italian asparagus. Demand shows no upside. On the contrary, consumer interest continues to decline, also due to the arrival of spring and high temperatures. Quotes well below the average for the period. Broad beans, little consumer interest As for beans, the demand is much lower than availability, despite the increase in quantities. However, the ...

Source: Terraevita