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ArticleMurcian growers calculate cost of Covid-19
Absenteeism, higher transport costs and new security measures push up costs by more than 25 per cent
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PodcastsFruitbox: Vanguard boss sees new trends emerge
Craig Stauffer explains how coronavirus is creating severe short-term effects while laying the ground for longer-term trends
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ArticleSA exporters bullish for UK fruit supplies
Trade body Hortgro says top- and stonefruit sectors are overcoming Covid-19 challenges and fruit quality is good
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ArticleWholesalers hit by Covid-19 response
For French wholesalers, especially those importing exotic and niche items, the coronavirus and closure of most street markets has had a profound impact on business
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ArticleSpanish stonefruit facing major labour shortage
Tens of thousands of extra workers are needed to harvest the crop, says Fepex
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ArticleGermany faces fruit and veg shortages
Head of leading supplier Frutania warns of rising prices and lack of produce due to coronavirus restrictions
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PodcastsFruitbox: Italian suppliers rising to the coronavirus challenge
Episode 3 brings you expert analysis from Italy, where coronavirus is creating major challenges for fruit and veg suppliers
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ArticleAfrucat puts out urgent call for pickers
Association warns that stonefruit and topfruit will be left unpicked unless workers are found
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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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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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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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ArticleRSA adjusts to Covid-19 measures
The South African fruit sector is adjusting to dramatic measures to cope with the Coronavirus
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ArticleAfrucat calls for guarantees on inputs
Provision of pesticides, fertilisers and packaging materials must be assured to avoid disruptions to supply
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ArticleLabour shortage a major concern for Italy
Coronavirus lockdown could deter foreign workers from eastern Europe, admits Emilia-Romagna's director of agriculture
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ArticleUS nectarines gain access to China
Nectarines from certain regions of California can be exported to China with immediate effect
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ArticleWarm weather raises Murcian stonefruit concerns
Last month’s unusually high temperatures could have detrimental impact on the new season
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ArticleEuropean fruit and veg trade contends with coronavirus
Fresh produce companies are facing up to a very different set of challenges as the outbreak continues
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ArticleBerry Gardens appoints new CEO
Nick Allen takes over from Jacqui Green at the helm of Kent co-operative
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ArticleHazel runs successful kiwifruit trials
USDA-funded company partners with Oppy and UC Davis to reduce waste in the supply chain
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ArticleChilean fruits on the move in China
Asoex has observed an uptick in the sale of Chilean fruit in China following delays caused by COVID-19