All Production & Trade articles – Page 407
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ArticleSouth Africa in lockdown
The country enters three-week lockdown as Covid-19 continues to spread
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ArticleStrawberry sales slump as consumers switch
As consumers choose products with longer shelf-life, demand for strawberries has reportedly fallen sharply
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ArticleUFPA calls for govt action as losses mount
Association sets out series of measures to safeguard the fresh produce industry as outbreak worsens
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ArticlePrince de Bretagne stays committed
The French marketer has vowed to continue supplies of vegetables throughout the coronavirus pandemic, while protecting its employees and partners
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PodcastsFruitbox: Coronavirus turns fresh produce on its head
Chris White is joined by Mike Knowles and Maura Maxwell to discuss the impact of coronavirus in Europe
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ArticleAviation shutdown hits Indian exports
With airlines reducing flights due to the coronavirus, Indian fresh produce exports are suffering
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ArticleLocal support for Korean growers
Provincial governments are promoting locally grown produce after a drop in demand to the coronavirus outbreak
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ArticleNew Zealand horticulture deemed essential
Meeting of primary sector representatives defines essential services as government moves to alert levels three and four
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ArticleSpanish veg prices soar in wake of lockdown
Rise in home cooking has led to a surge in demand for fresh vegetables
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ArticleNew look for Red Tractor
Reimagined logo is designed to communicate better the meaning of Red Tractor-assured produce to consumers
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ArticleSouth Africa’s fruit industry reassures consumers
Hortgro ensures supply of fresh produce as consumption set to rise during coronavirus outbreak
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ArticleCitrus canker restrictions lifted in Darwin
Northern Territory government a step closer to eradicating contagious plant disease, following lift of restrictions
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ArticleThailand's export contingency
Authorities in Thailand are preparing for the potential of a sharp decrease in fresh produce exports because of coronavirus
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ArticleCoronavirus: major concern over lack of pickers
As coronavirus cases in Europe and North America keep rising, questions are asked about growers' ability to harvest
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ArticleZespri monitors Covid-19 situation closely
Strong global demand for fresh fruit may help Zespri weather potential coronavirus disruption, the marketer says
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ArticleRecord harvest of Queen Garnet
Nutrafruit is looking at ways to extend the value of the Queen Garnet plum year-round after a record year
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ArticlePiqa Boo set for global commercial launch
New Zealand-grown fruit will be available to consumers worldwide from 13 April
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ArticleGrowers urge Brits to help pick essential crops
Fears grow over labour availability as coronavirus halts supply of seasonal workers ahead of British season
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ArticleFresh produce suppliers unfazed by coronavirus
Despite social distancing measures affecting supply chains, fresh produce suppliers reassure people that business goes on
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AnalysisAnalysis: Spain rises to coronavirus challenge
In the first of a series of reports from the frontline, Paco Borrás analyses the industry’s response to the crisis so far