Price trend of fruit and vegetables in Italy as of May 15

As of May 15, 2023, Italy is experiencing varied fruit and vegetable prices due to adverse weather conditions and production challenges. Courgette prices are soaring due to increased demand and slowed production, while peaches and nectarines are seeing a drop in demand and prices. Tomato quotations, especially cherry tomatoes, remain high. Asparagus prices are rising due to a decreasing harvest and high quality. Green bean prices have fallen, with Moroccan production fulfilling some demand as Italian production increases. Strawberry prices are affected by slow production due to cold weather. Aubergine prices have dropped due to stable demand and good availability. Pepper prices are stable, with Dutch pepper replacing Spanish pepper in some markets. Spanish peaches and nectarines are facing low demand and quality issues, leading to lower prices. Pea prices have slightly decreased, but quotations are higher than last year due to increased production costs and high quality. Sicilian netted melons have seen a decrease in prices due to low demand and high availability. Non-branded non-branded non-branded non-branded non-branded non-branded non-branded non-branded non-branded non-branded non-branded non-branded non-branded non-branded non-branded non-branded non-branded non-branded non-branded non-branded non-branded non-branded non-branded non-branded non-branded non-branded non-branded non-branded non-branded non-branded non-branded non-branded non-branded non-branded non-branded non-branded non-branded non-branded non-branded non-branded non-branded non-branded non-branded non-branded non-branded non-branded non-branded non-branded non-branded non-branded non-branded non-branded non-branded non-branded non-branded non-branded non-branded non-branded non-branded non-branded non-branded non-branded non-branded non-branded non-branded non-branded non-branded non-branded non-branded non-branded non-branded