Italy: Tomatoes are struggling, lemons are collapsing, turnip tops are doing well

Published Oct 29, 2024

Tridge summary

The article provides an overview of the current market prices and trends for various agricultural products in Italy, as of October 28, 2024, based on Bmti surveys. It highlights a decrease in the prices of oranges and clementines due to the early entry of the Italian production and a shift in consumer preference to other products due to high temperatures. Chestnuts have seen a drop in prices, while persimmons are experiencing a slight increase, with higher prices for Emilian persimmons due to better quality. Chicory prices are declining despite high levels, recovery from damage, and the start of puntarelle chicory sales. Turnip tops prices are higher than last autumn, especially for the Friariello variety. The red tomato campaign is struggling with high demand and climate changes, while radicchi from central Italy prices are slightly dropping due to less than optimal quality. Courgettes have seen a slight decrease in demand and prices, thanks to a favorable climate in Lazio and high initial prices.

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Original content

According to Bmti surveys, there has also been a drop in the price lists of oranges and clementines, mainly due to the advance with which the Italian product entered the markets Oranges, the Italian ones enter The new campaign of Italian blond oranges has started with the Navelina variety coming from the regions of southern Italy. With the entry of the national product, the prices of the last batches of South African oranges have dropped, in order to place the product in storage. Consumer interest has however shifted to other products at the moment, due to the still high temperatures in many Italian regions. Chestnuts on the decline The chestnut campaign, a typical autumn product, is getting into full swing. Prices which, with the increase in quantities, have marked a sharp drop, reaching normal levels for the period. Demand is still influenced by the uncertain climate. Persimmons on the rise Abundance of common persimmons in the markets. There has been a timid increase in Padua, ...

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