All Retail articles – Page 129
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Keeping you informed
The situation is serious. And at Fruitnet we’re taking it very seriously indeed
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Pune markets suspend trading
Wholesale markets in Pune, India, have closed until the end of the month to stop the spread of coronavirus
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UFPA 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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Podcasts
Fruitbox: 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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Supermarket operators work together
Australian retail chains Coles, Woolworths, Aldi and Metcash work together to ensure safety requirements and reliable supply
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Retailers hiring thousands to cope with coronavirus
Huge surge in demand sees British supermarkets advertise tens of thousands of temporary jobs at stores and distribution centres
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Spanish 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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Panic buying 'not to blame for shortages'
Debate rages over what's to blame for empty supermarket shelves, as analysts consider the impact of coronavirus
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Spar responds to surge in demand
C-store chain says its wholesale suppliers have seen a spike in volume demand of 200 per cent in fresh and other categories
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India set to tighten e-commerce regulations
As investment in e-commerce increases, India is looking at setting up a new regulator
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South Africa’s fruit industry reassures consumers
Hortgro ensures supply of fresh produce as consumption set to rise during coronavirus outbreak
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Thailand'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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Catering suppliers switch to home delivery
As restaurants and hospitality businesses close, their fruit and veg suppliers are focusing on retail deliveries to stay in business
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Coronavirus: 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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Riverford halts orders as demand surges
Surge in bulk buying resulting from coronavirus self-isolation, puts "huge strain" on deliveries, but plenty of fruit of veg to go round
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Covid-19: platform launched to fight food waste
New platform to help tackle food waste resulting from coronavirus pandemic, aims to match people buying and selling produce
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Piqa Boo set for global commercial launch
New Zealand-grown fruit will be available to consumers worldwide from 13 April
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Covid-19 could boost fresh produce consumption
Changes in daily routines caused by coronavirus may see fresh fruit and vegetable consumption rise
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Fresh 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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Analysis
Analysis: 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