Italy: Onions skyrocketing, increases for artichokes and courgettes

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Published Mar 13, 2024

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Bmti reports indicate a rise in prices for oranges, courgettes, and cauliflowers, while strawberries are becoming cheaper due to an influx in supply. Radicchio is also becoming more expensive due to limited availability. Onion prices remain high due to reduced production from recent hot weather. The market has seen the introduction of new potatoes from Egypt and Cyprus, which are priced high across all varieties. The quality of artichokes is predicted to improve in the near future due to recent rainfall.

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According to Bmti surveys, strawberries are decreasing due to high quantities arriving. The price level of radicchio was sustained The start of the week, according to Bmti surveys, sees upward adjustments for oranges, courgettes and cauliflowers. Onions remain at very high price levels, while the downward trend of strawberries continues. Oranges, end of campaign on the rise The Sicilian Tarocco orange campaign is coming to an end. With the arrival of smaller quantities the price rises. However, the abundance of small-sized products continues, with prices lower than twelve months ago. The scarcity of large-caliber products even in this period is causing costs to rise compared to the last week. Demand, with the latest wave of bad weather, has seen a small increase. Asparagus going downhill The green asparagus campaign is taking off, with more produce from Campania, but in the last few days asparagus from Puglia and Sardinia have also arrived, as well as the Venetians with the white ...

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