Fruit and vegetable price trends in Italy as of April 29th

Published Apr 30, 2024

Tridge summary

The article provides an overview of the current prices and supply of various fruits and vegetables in Italy, as of April 29, 2024. It highlights a surge in asparagus prices due to adverse weather conditions affecting production, with the season nearing its end. Strawberry prices have increased due to bad weather and lower production in Lucania, although production in Northern Italy is soon expected to compensate. Prices of broad beans and Italian green beans have remained stable, despite increased demand for broad beans. Lettuce prices have risen due to damage in some production areas. Melon prices have dropped due to high production and low demand, while Japanese medlars are less popular due to unfavorable weather. Pepper prices have slightly decreased, but are still high due to increased Spanish importation. Courgette prices have increased due to lower supply, awaiting the return of spring for increased production.

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Strong surge in asparagus prices, the season of which is coming to an early end. Last words also for Lucanian strawberries, while those from the North are arriving. Demand for melons is still low, with volumes increasing from Sicily. The May 1st holiday pushes the demand for broad beans: that for Japanese medlars is static. Thanks to the agreement with the Borsa Merci Telematica Italiana (Bmti) and Italmercati we are publishing the survey of fruit and vegetable prices at the wholesale markets as of 29 April 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 findings on the main Italian markets: Milan, Bologna, Padua and Rome. The return of low temperatures has led to a slowdown in asparagus production, which translates into an increase in prices and a lower supply of product to the markets. The season is approaching the end, usually in May the quantities gradually decrease and ...

Source: Fresh Point Magazine