All Production & Trade articles – Page 474
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ArticleFears grow over Covid-19 impact
The French produce sector faces multiple challenges from the coronavirus crisis, including growing worker shortages, as seasonal labour dries up
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ArticleMonkey business: TWC recruits from chimp rescue centre
The Watercress Company takes on 25 workers laid off by a Dorset centre for mistreated primates that was forced to close by coronavirus
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ArticleMack: "We're doing everything we can"
Fresca chairman Chris Mack praises efforts of staff during coronavirus crisis, who are dealing with unprecedented demand
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ArticleSpain’s lemon industry shows its resilience
In spite of the pressures imposed by the enforced state of emergency, supplies will continue says Ailimpo
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ArticleMarketbuy cuts fees to ease crisis
Online trading platform Marketbuy cuts fees to help growers access buyers and avert potential fresh produce supply crisis
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ArticleItalian apples facing Indian port shutdown
Potentially "explosive situation" could see around 400 containers of fruit worth a reported €8m held up for almost a month
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ArticleUnion calls for crop picker protection
Unite says health and safety regulations must be closely followed and pay packets monitored to weed out rogue bosses
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ArticleRSA shutdown sparks questions
More clarity of the effect of national Covid-19 emergency on country's fruit industry is expected soon
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ArticleCovid-19 changes Korean consumption
Despite strong supplies of fresh produce and a declining infection rate South Korea’s agricultural market is feeling the effects of coronavirus
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ArticleLCD hits Northwest cherry crop
Disease intervention removes several million cartons of production capability for the coming season
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ArticleNearly 10,000 Brits apply for picking jobs
There has been a fantastic initial response to calls for UK residents to rescue this year’s harvest but there’s still a long way to go
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ArticleKeeping you informed
The situation is serious. And at Fruitnet we’re taking it very seriously indeed
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ArticleDel Monte offers "uninterrupted supply"
President Youssef Zakharia says company members remain committed to supplying fresh produce amid Covid-19 pandemic
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ArticleFarming leaders warn of 80,000-worker shortage
CLA estimates coronavirus could create huge shortfall in agricultural labour, calling on British residents to step in to save this year’s harvest
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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 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