Italy: Melons and peaches struggle, apricots well

Published 2022년 6월 14일

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The article provides an overview of the current market situation for various fruits and vegetables in Italy, with a focus on the quality and availability of apricots, cherries, cucumbers, zucchini, tomatoes, and melons. It highlights the positive aspects of apricot season, such as high demand and good quality, in contrast to the challenges faced by cherry producers due to oversupply. It also notes the impact of weather conditions and production costs on prices and availability for other produce, including the effect of high temperatures on cucumber prices and the fluctuation in melon prices due to overproduction. Additionally, it mentions the end of the Moroccan campaign and the beginning of the Sicilian watermelon campaign, and the difference in quality between Sicilian and other watermelons.

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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 ...

Source: Terraevita