Because fruit prices in Italy drop with high temperatures

Ttemperature elevate of recent days have not caused any upward repercussions on the price lists fruit and vegetable products. On the contrary, the strong heat accelerates the natural deterioration of the fruit after harvesting, pushing operators to maintain falling prices to facilitate a rapid flow of goods and prevent the product from spoiling. It detects it Shopping Bagthe service of BMTI and Italmercati, with the support of Consumerismo No Profit.

The wave of sunny,which is crossing the peninsula, clearly affects both the offer and the purchasing habits of consumers. If on the one hand the intense heat pushes the demand towards fresh seasonal products which do not require cooking, such as salads, tomatoes and fresh fruit, on the other hand there is a physiological contraction in demand in large cities. This phenomenon is linked to the fact that urban centers are starting to empty due to the start of the summer holidays and the first flows towards the seaside resorts, shifting the main workload to the wholesale markets that directly serve the coastal areas.

Cherries and falling prices

In the fruit sector there are particularly convenient wholesale prices, starting from cherries. Compared to last season characterized by a serious lack of product which had blocked prices between five and ten euros per kilo, this year there have been no critical issues related to bad weather. Price lists are in sharp decline and start from 2,00 euro/Kg for the small-sized Italian product, up to the 5,00 euro/Kg for larger calibers. As regards apricots, there is a wide price range determined by the varietal change.

Melons between abundance and declines

Then there is great abundance of melons and watermelons in the markets, ideal for combating the heat and promoting hydration. The netted melon, which sees very strong production in Lazio and Lombardy in the face of a Sicilian campaign now coming to an end, oscillates between 0.80 and 1.40 euros/kgwith peaks of 1.50 and 1.60 euros/kg only for the extra product coming from the suitable areas of Lombardy. Smooth melons also recorded decreasing prices, settling wholesale between 1.50 and 2.00 euros/kg.

Watermelons in full seasonality

The watermelonsFurthermore, they have now reached full seasonality and show prices falling by 15,6% compared to a week ago, ranging from 0,45 a 0,80 euro/kg.

Cheaper nectarines

Excellent news also comes for nectarineswhich cost approx 0,20-0,30 euro/Kg less than peaches. The small to medium caliber product is available wholesale between 1.30 and 1.70 euros/kg while the large one, more sought after and requested on the market, maintains a price between 2.50 and 2.70 euros/kg (-4.7% compared to last week).