Fruit and vegetables: Generalized increases on the Italian markets

Published Apr 23, 2024

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The article reports on the status of the fruit and vegetable market in Italy as of early April 2024, as reported by Bmti. It highlights increases in prices for various products including courgettes, asparagus, strawberries, peppers, and aubergines, due to decreased production and higher demand. On the other hand, prices for cucumbers and green beans have seen a decrease due to increased supply. The quality of broad beans is improving, and demand is expected to rise with upcoming holidays. The melon market is struggling due to bad weather. The article also mentions that the basilicata campaign for eggplants is nearly ending, with the first batches of Venetian products starting to appear.

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According to Bmti data, strawberries, asparagus, courgettes and aubergines grow. Peppers at the top. The melons, however, are struggling due to the cold At the start of the week, the fruit and vegetable sector sees growing price lists for almost all the main products compared to seven days ago. In fact, according to Bmti calculations, there is a marked increase in courgettes, asparagus and strawberries, together with peppers and aubergines. Asparagus on the rise With the arrival of low temperatures, especially at night, the production of asparagus has slowed down, which therefore translates into an increase in prices in the markets. Demand remains at good levels. Artichokes, shy rise The sale of baby artichokes is proceeding smoothly. An increase in prices at the start of the week was recorded in the Padua market. Thanks to the greater quantities collected, prices generally maintain a lower trend compared to last year Cucumbers, the price increases but the demand slows down With ...

Source: Terraevita