Italian Mixed Peel Market Report
Market Overview
The Italian mixed peel market is expected to experience a decline in the coming year due to a number of factors, including a lack of pickers, low pay, and better prices in the fresh market.
Lack of Pickers
The Italian mixed peel market is heavily reliant on manual labor for harvesting. However, there is a shortage of pickers in Italy, due to a number of factors, including an aging population and a lack of interest in agricultural work. This has led to a decrease in the amount of oranges being picked from the trees.
Low Pay
Even when pickers are available, they are often paid very low wages. This is another factor that is contributing to the decline in the Italian mixed peel market.
Better Prices in the Fresh Market
In addition to the lack of pickers and low pay, the Italian mixed peel market is also being impacted by better prices in the fresh market. This is leading to more oranges being sold fresh, and less being sent to the juice pressers. As a result, there is less orange peel available for the production of mixed peel.
Situation Won't Change Before New Crop
The situation in the Italian mixed peel market is not expected to change before the new crop is harvested at the end of the year. As a result, prices for mixed peel are expected to remain firm in the coming months.
