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Analysis: Italians buy more fruit and veg as big retailers strengthen grip on market

2026-03-09T11:40:00+00:00By

Consumers in Italy bought more fresh produce in 2025 for first time in years, with packaged and organic products performing especially well

  • Analysis: Italians buy more fruit and veg as big retailers strengthen grip on market

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