Italy: The heat and summer tourism influence the capital's agri-food consumption

The heat of recent weeks and summer tourism are impacting agri-food consumption in the capital. Although the city has not completely emptied, high temperatures discourage consumption in neighborhood shops, especially in the central areas, which recorded a decline of between -5 and -8% compared to 2023. The restaurant sector, thanks to the stable presence of tourists, compensates for this slight decline with an increase in sales in restaurants along the Lazio coast. However, a further decrease in consumption is expected in the ho.re.ca. sector. as early as next week, which should resume strongly from the third week of August after the Ferragosto holidays, in view of the return of citizens and tourists. The products present at the market are abundant, of high quality and at competitive prices. We note excellent quality and low prices for Italian grapes, peaches and nectarines of Romagna origin, with wholesale prices around €1.50 per kg. The plums also have a good price, around €1.30 ...