Fruit and vegetable price trend in Italy on October 21, 2024

The article provides an update on the Italian fruit and vegetable market as of October 21, 2024, highlighting key developments such as the full production of national persimmons and the start of clementine sales. Italian chestnuts, including Marroni varieties, are being harvested with falling prices, while Fuji Emiliana and Annurca Campania apples are in good demand. The market sees the entry of Kaiser Emilian pears, and prices for white Italia and Pizzutello grapes have risen due to decreased production and a shift towards seedless varieties. Italian tomatoes, especially Piccadilly and Datterini, are priced high, whereas increased production of white cauliflowers is causing prices to drop, notably in Rome. The article also discusses the impact of adverse weather on crops in Emilia-Romagna, Sicily, and Lazio, affecting production levels and prices, particularly for courgettes.

Full production for national persimmons, while the sale of clementines has begun: the first Italian ones arrived in the last week. The new harvest of Italian chestnuts has begun, with the first unloading also for the Marroni varieties. Among the apples, good success for the Fuji Emiliana and the Annurca Campania. The first Kaiser Emilian pears are coming in. Increase in prices for the white Italia and Pizzutello grapes. Very high prices for Italian tomatoes, especially for Piccadilly and Datterini; very high trends also for courgettes. Thanks to the agreement with the Borsa Merci Telematica Italiana (Bmti) and Italmercati, we are publishing the survey of fruit and vegetable prices at wholesale markets as of 21 October 2024. Below is a summary of the main types of fruit and vegetables on the market. In the downloadable pdf you will find the details of the graphs and the surveys on the main Italian markets: Milan, Bologna, Padua and Rome. The new harvest of Italian chestnuts has ...