From the Italian markets: The prices of courgettes were around 2 euros, and the prices of grapes were doubled

Affected by the New Delhi virus, courgettes are flying above 2 euros while the overabundance of product causes aubergines to remain below this threshold. Grapes are increasingly expensive, even those with seeds, given the short season, reach 4 euros per kilo to reach 6 euros for seedless ones. Clementines are also expensive and in the larger sizes they cost around 3 euros per kilo. In Sicily courgettes hit by New Delhi In Vittoria, a primary market from which other Italian food centers are supplied, we clash with the climate. “We are still in short sleeves.” Words from Giuseppe Zarba, president of local Fedagro, who shows the thermometer of a more than mild autumn. “The market is stationary. We have the cherry tomatoes at 1.50/1.70 euros per kg, the Grappolo at similar prices. The red date tomatoes reach 2.30 euros and the yellow ones up to 3 euros per kg. The Piccadilly stops at 0.90 euros per kg while the green salad egg costs 1 euro. Both red and yellow peppers range from 1.10 ...