Fruit and vegetable price trend in Italy on October 14th

Published Oct 15, 2024

Tridge summary

Italian markets are experiencing changes with the start of autumn, including increased demand for pomegranates and persimmons, growing quantities of Abate pears and Variegated radicchio, and a surge in tomato prices due to reduced production. Pumpkin season has peak production, and there is high-quality product available despite high prices for ornamental varieties. Courgette prices are also high due to limited availability. Meanwhile, persimmon prices are dropping as quantities increase, and demand is currently low due to high temperatures.

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Original content

Peak production for Italian pumpkins, with the arrival on the markets of ornamental ones too. Demand for pomegranates and persimmons is gradually increasing. Quantities of Abate pears are growing, with the first unloadings also for the Kaiser emiliana. The harvest of Variegated radicchio has begun: the plum campaign with the Black variety is closing and will probably not go beyond October. Tomato prices are rising sharply, with Piccadilly and Datterino tomatoes exceeding €4 and €5/kg respectively. Thanks to the agreement with Borsa Merci Telematica Italiana (Bmti) and Italmercati, we are publishing the survey of fruit and vegetable prices at wholesale markets as of October 14, 2024. 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 the surveys on the main Italian markets: Milan, Bologna, Padua and Rome. Italian persimmon prices are falling with the increase in quantities. Demand is not ...

Source: Fresh Point Magazine