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- Fyffes reassures consumers during visit from Taoiseach>
Fyffes reassures consumers during visit from Taoiseach
by Fred Searle 27 March 2020 Bananas and Pineapples
Supplier's chairman David McCann meets Irish PM Leo Varadkar to discuss…
- Israeli youth mobilised to pick fruit>
Israeli youth mobilised to pick fruit
by Ari Goren 27 March 2020 Fruit, Citrus and Vegetables
Youngsters will fill vacuum left by Thai and Palestinian workers unable to…
- European producers call for EU coronavirus support>
European producers call for EU coronavirus support
by Fred Searle 27 March 2020 Fruit and Vegetables
Letter from AREFLH requests “exceptional measures” from EC to ease…
- Spain calls for action to protect berry sector>
Spain calls for action to protect berry sector
by Maura Maxwell 26 March 2020 Berries
Demand has taken a hit in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, just as supply…
- Fears grow over Covid-19 impact>
Fears grow over Covid-19 impact
by Tom Joyce 25 March 2020 Berries and Asparagus
The French produce sector faces multiple challenges from the coronavirus…
- Italian apples facing Indian port shutdown>
Italian apples facing Indian port shutdown
by Mike Knowles 25 March 2020 Apples & Pears
Potentially "explosive situation" could see around 400 containers of…
- Afrucat puts out urgent call for pickers>
Afrucat puts out urgent call for pickers
by Maura Maxwell 24 March 2020 Fruit, Apples & Pears, Stonefruit and Cherries
Association warns that stonefruit and topfruit will be left unpicked unless…
- UFPA calls for govt action as losses mount>
UFPA calls for govt action as losses mount
by Maura Maxwell 24 March 2020 Fruit and Vegetables
Association sets out series of measures to safeguard the fresh produce industry…
- French produce sector stepping up>
French produce sector stepping up
by Tom Joyce 18 March 2020 Berries and Asparagus
Amid a near-total lockdown, French fresh produce companies are doing all they…
- Labour shortage a major concern for Italy>
Labour shortage a major concern for Italy
by Mike Knowles 13 March 2020 Apples & Pears, Berries, Kiwifruit, Stonefruit, Melons, Vegetables, Brassicas, Root Vegetables, Leafy & Salad Vegetables, Peppers & Squashes, Peas & Beans, Tomatoes, Artichokes and Cherries
Coronavirus lockdown could deter foreign workers from eastern Europe, admits…
