Development of fruit and vegetable prices in Italy as of October 20

The clementine season has begun, with the first arrivals of Italian produce. The new artichoke campaign has also started. The sale of apples is proceeding well: Golden apples are in high demand and the first batches of Annurca apples are being shipped. Pumpkins remain in focus, with the ornamental variety for the Halloween holiday driving demand. The chestnut campaign is not taking off: the demand for chicory is also contracted. The greenhouse harvesting of tomatoes and zucchini has begun. The southern production of fennel is about to enter the market. Broccoli volumes are still low. Thanks to the agreement with Borsa Merci Telematica Italiana (Bmti) and Italmercati, we publish the survey of fruit and vegetable prices at wholesale markets as of October 20, 2025. Below is a summary of the main types of fruit and vegetables on the market. In the downloadable PDF, you will find the details of the graphs and surveys on the main Italian markets: Milan, Bologna, Padua, and Rome. The new ...