Autumn is simply a time erstwhile the trade in vegetables and fruit after a vacation is only beginning to develop. On the 1 hand, seasonal products appear in shops and markets, but on the another hand, increases in the prices of any of them may surprise consumers. The wholesale marketplace expert in Bronisza, Maciej Kmera, described the current situation in the fruit and vegetable trade, highlighting the impact of different weather on yields and prices.
Vegetable Prices: Carrot, Onion Cheap, Cauliflower Breaks Records
The basket of national vegetables increased by more than 10% compared to the same period last year. Although carrots and onions are presently cheaper, resulting from their large supply for the coming season, another vegetables like raspberry tomatoes evidence an increase in prices.
Cauliflower, 1 of the most delicate brassica vegetables, peculiarly suffered from advanced temperatures. “Calafior prices are very high, even winter, reaching PLN 7-9 per piece,” Kmera notes. Cabbage besides faces the negative effects of prolonged heat, and onion growers study its cooking in fields.
It is besides worth paying attention to cucumbers – prices of the smallest calibres intended for acidification are up to 10 PLN/kg. According to Kmera, "the cucumber crisis is ongoing", which could reduce the supply of this vegetable in the coming months.
More costly apples, blueberries end the season
The period for autumn and winter apples began, but these are clearly more costly than last year. This is the consequence of lower yields due to different weather. "The apples this year will be less, and already their prices are higher than last year," Kmera notes.
The blueberries, which have been hosted on Polish tables for the mediate of the summer, rapidly end their season. “The prices of blueberries reached 40 PLN/kg, which is the consequence of a faster start of the season, heat and deficiency of pickers,” added the expert. akin trends can be observed for raspberries, where tunnel raspberries prices scope 32 PLN/kg.
Vegetables under cover and seasonal fruit
The ground tomatoes of the alleged eggs are now very popular and their prices are very competitive – from 1 to 1.6 PLN/kg. In turn, the prices of tomatoes under cover are beginning to grow slowly, which could affect consumer choices in the coming weeks.
Red peppers, which maintained unchangeable prices for many weeks, presently cost more than PLN 5/kg. Asparagus beans, now at the top of the season, are available at 5-6 zł/kg.
What about the fruit and vegetable market?
The wholesale marketplace expert in Bronisza emphasizes that further price fluctuations are expected in the coming weeks, especially in the context of rising request for winter fruit. Pigflower fruits are besides becoming more popular – their price is 12-16 PLN/kg and the offer is rich and attractive.
The different weather of that year had a clear effect on plant vegetation, which affected both fruit and fruit prices. Consumers can anticipate further price increases for certain products, especially those that are most delicate to changing atmospheric conditions. As Kmera emphasizes, the marketplace situation may inactive change, depending on the weather conditions and supply for the winter season.
Challenges for growers and consumers
Unstable weather conditions and rising production costs pose a challenge not only to growers but besides to consumers. It is worth paying attention to seasonal products that can be cheaper and better quality at appropriate times, which can aid balance the home budget.
Experts propose to track local markets and store offers to make the most of the availability of fresh products.
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