Italy: Tomatoes are in decline, cherries, and nectarines are also down

According to Bmti surveys, however, strawberries from northern Italy are holding steady and apricots are also showing a slight increase. Watermelon prices stable Among fruit and vegetables, tomatoes recorded one of the biggest drops at the start of the week compared to seven days ago. Peaches, nectarines and cherries are also suffering, coinciding with the increased availability. The uncertainties of the weather are also having a strong impact on purchasing decisions, so much so that, according to Bmti surveys, even melons and watermelons are struggling. Apricots on the rise The apricot campaign is slowly taking off. This week, prices have increased in some Italian markets. Some varieties such as Mogador are ending, to make room for more popular cultivars with better organoleptic characteristics, such as Errani. However, the particular climate has not yet helped the growth of the fruit and the smaller sizes are currently present in the markets. Larger sizes, however, have higher ...