Italy: Prices of table grapes and courgettes are increasing

According to Bmti surveys, tomatoes, pumpkins and courgettes also record increases, albeit more limited. Apples and chestnuts stable, persimmons declining Kaki, Campania devalued compared to Emilia The demand for persimmons is disadvantaged by the persistence of high temperatures, a factor that has brought prices downwards. The increases in the Rome market are to be associated with a lower sale of Emilian products, as the Campania product which has much lower prices is more requested and marketed. With the drop in temperatures expected for the next few days, there should be a turnaround in demand. Chestnuts, prices on the rise only in Bergamo No particular changes for chestnuts, which are affected by the still high temperatures. As colder temperatures arrive in the next few days, demand is expected to increase. Prices at the moment see a marked increase only in the Bergamo market, where demand is at high levels. Cauliflower, demand is starting to grow A slight increase in ...