Italy: Melons and peaches struggle, apricots well

On the other hand, cherries have been disappointing up to now, with producers in difficulty due to the high quantities available. Good zucchini and cucumbers Apricots, the demand remains at high levels The new apricot campaign is characterized by good product quality and wide availability, especially compared to the previous year when adverse weather conditions caused extensive damage to crops. Other varieties such as Errani are coming in and in the next few days the first pellecchiella discharges will arrive, cultivars with good organoleptic characteristics. Prices tend to rise, thanks to quality and high consumer demand. Watermelons, also enters Greek product Quantities increase with the entry of watermelons from production areas beyond Sicily. Prices are holding back, although they remain on a trend above the average for the period. On the consumption front, demand has not yet reached optimal levels. The Sicilian product has a better ripeness and sugar content than watermelons ...