Italy: Drop in production not enough to boost prices Sicilian citrus fruits
“This year yield is 26% lower than in 2011, but this has not affected prices,” the company managers say.
In January and February prices were 5% lower than the same period of last year. Furthermore, from March to mid May prices fell heavily by 10-12%.
During the winter season, competition with foreign products (above all Spain) was intense.
“Our main trading markets are Italy, Germany, Denmark, France and Great Britain.”
Contact:
Società agricola cooperativa agricoltori ionici C.A.I.
Via Cesare Battisti, 315
98023 Furci Siculo (ME)
Phone: +39 (0)942 791883
Fax: +39 (0)942 794018
Cell.: +39 348 8102057
Web: www.caiarl.com