Peppers soaring and aubergines recovering in Italy

According to Bmti surveys, the prices of cherries are falling, given the increase in quantities, and those of strawberries, now at the end of the campaign. Melons in crisis In terms of prices, according to Bmti surveys, peppers are taking center stage this week, since they recorded a substantial rebound compared to seven days ago. Meanwhile, aubergines are also starting to rise again, after several days of uncertainty, while the weather in the central north has not yet favored purchases of melons. Another typical fruit of the period are cherries, for which an abundant year is currently expected, with price lists lower than 2023. Cherries on the decline The new cherry campaign, cv Bigarreau, both Italian, from Puglia and Spanish, is underway. As quantities increase, prices drop rapidly. Compared to last year, in which the harvest was very poor, in this period the production areas in Italy were not hit or heavily damaged by bad weather; therefore, the quantities collected should be ...