Italy: From the markets, expensive tomatoes, plenty of strawberries

Fruits

Vegetables

Italy

Published Apr 19, 2023

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Tomatoes that are priced well above 2 euros are expensive, while both courgettes and aubergines are declining on the Italian wholesale markets, even falling below the euro. An abundance of strawberries that see prices drop, and lots of Spain and Egypt for oranges. The apples are stable and towards the end the Abate pears which close with a campaign considered good by the operators. Falling asparagus, and artichokes are still on sale. News from the markets of Bologna and Vittoria and exotic price list.

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Tomatoes that are priced well above 2 euros are expensive, while both courgettes and aubergines are declining on the Italian wholesale markets, even falling below the euro. Abundance of strawberries that see prices drop, lots of Spain and Egypt for oranges. The apples are stable, towards the end the Abate pears which close with a campaign considered good by the operators. Falling asparagus, artichokes are still on sale. News from the markets of Bologna and Vittoria and exotic price list. In Bari plenty of strawberries, but not more than 3 euros In the Bari market, still waiting to move to the new headquarters and beneficiary of 10 million euros from the Pnrr but the operators are waiting for more knowledge, he offers an overview of the situation myfruit.it Pino Lucatorto, president of Fedagro Bari. “There is an abundance of strawberries, 90% of Lucan origin, but prices fluctuate between 2 and 3 euros per kilo. On the oranges there is a good Spanish presence with first choice ...

Source: Myfruit