From the Italian markets: the price of strawberries and oranges rises, the first fruits skyrocket

Published Apr 20, 2021

Tridge summary

Wholesale markets are selling strawberries and oranges at high prices due to low supply, while asparagus is expensive due to scarcity. The quality of early fruit varieties is not consistent, leading to confusion for consumers. Apples and pears are stable in price, while kiwis are becoming more expensive. Melons are available from Sicily and Morocco, with prices ranging from 1.50 to 3 euros. Vegetables like peppers are cheap after a previous shortage, but zucchini and cauliflower are inexpensive. Asparagus prices vary widely, from 4.50 to 5.50 euros. In Bari, strawberries and medlars are popular, with medlar prices fluctuating based on quality. Tarocco oranges are finishing their season, and kiwis are expected to be expensive in the future.

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Original content

It is time for strawberries and oranges in wholesale markets: the former regain value and the latter start at the end of the season with good prices. You can see medlars, apricots and watermelons. But not all the first fruits are of good quality and the prices too high. To use the words of the wholesalers: with destabilizing effects on the consumer. The price of asparagus is also high due to lack of product, while the other vegetables with courgettes and aubergines are falling well below the euro. Good season finale for kiwis: the second category rips 1.50 euros per kilo. First fruits: "Beware of the destabilizing effect on the consumer" The fruit with the stone is almost all in the wholesale markets. Previews not always juicy. “It is difficult to give values in this moment of early varieties whose prices can be very high for the final consumer. A destabilizing effect is created and a bad message is sent because we are beyond the seasonal average ”. Analysis and words from Milan, ...

Source: Myfruit