All wholesale markets in Italy are operational

ITALMERCATI has published a press release to combat fake news announcing closed structures. In Italy all wholesale markets are open normally, even in the regions most affected by the Coronavirus.

 

 

 

"The Italian wholesale markets operate in accordance with the provisions of the health authorities, - underlines Fabio Massimo Pallottini, president of Italmercati. We must be attentive to people coming from risk areas but without any alarmism, we cannot be overwhelmed and the Trade activity has so far been stable, with no significant slowdown. "

 

 

 

"The activities on the wholesale fruit and vegetable markets are carried out normally and, on behalf of Fedagromercati, I hope that this can continue without limitation or prejudice to companies, which provide a public service to local communities and the cities of reference "explains Valentino Di Pisa, national president of Fedagromercati.

 

 

 

MILAN: Compared to last week's Monday, data shows a drop of around 10% in buyers, caused by the closure of some markets in municipalities with trade restrictions, and an increase of 8% in carriers with ''an excellent assortment of fresh products". SOGEMI has published specific provisions to ensure a high level of market access control and an increase in sanitary facilities.

 

 

 

PADUA: The news circulating that the structure has been closed is absolutely unfounded. Public service is guaranteed in complete safety. Regular supply and standard transactions. In Padua, even the local markets are normally open.

 

 

 

TURIN: The market is open. Regarding the number of visitors to the center, there were no significant deviations from the same day last week. Wholesalers, however, found greater caution in purchasing from customers due to the uncertainties surrounding local market activity.

 

 

 

VERONA: The market worked normally without a drop in activity. All the operators of the agrifood center have received the order from the Ministry of Health to sensitize them to take the necessary hygiene measures in this situation to ensure the safety of employees and customers. The Market regularly continues its activity.

 

 

 

BOLOGNA: No limitation to the normal exercise of commercial and logistical activities, the market is operational. The day saw a slight increase in the volume of movements and incoming goods compared to the average.