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African farmers face difficult times as they lose export market access
Millions of family farmers across Africa are facing economic devastation as COVID-19 pandemic disrupts exports and global food supply chains.
April 15 , 2020
WHO and EC new guidelines stress that food "highly unlikely" to spread Covid-19
Newly released Covid-19 guidelines highlight that the food supply chain poses no threat to consumers and imposes new safety measures for the industry.
April 15 , 2020
U.S.: Fresh produce sales bounce back at beginning of April
Fresh produce sales growth at U.S. retailers rebounded at the beginning of April, reversing the decline that had been experiencing from their mid-March peak.
April 15 , 2020
Peruvian avocado industry assures supplies despite challenges as volumes ramp up
An industry representative says that while there have been some disruptions to the international market and domestic operations, there would not be any significant impact on the industry's exports.
April 15 , 2020
U.S. authorizes fresh citrus imports from China
Market access for five citrus varieties was a requirement under the Phase One trade deal signed between the two countries in February.
April 14 , 2020
U.S. extends hours of service waiver for food by a month
The U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has extended the hours of service exemption for truck drivers delivering fresh produce and other food during the COVID-19 pandemic by a month.
April 14 , 2020
U.S.: Avocado sales were outpacing fresh produce at end of March
Avocado sales growth was far outpacing the total fresh produce category overall in the U.S. at the end of March, despite seeing a lower peak in the middle of the month.
April 14 , 2020
U.K.: Thousands apply for fruit and veg grower jobs
While there are still many jobs to be filled, there is a massive surplus of UK labor at the moment, with millions furloughed from their normal jobs.
April 14 , 2020
Blueberries in Charts: Florida's prices far lower than last year
As Mexican blueberry volumes have increased in the past 5 years and Covid-19 uncertainty impacts pricing, uncertainty arises for Florida blueberries.
April 14 , 2020
Fresh food sales in China boosted by Covid-19
Chinese consumers may be cooking more in their homes even after Covid-19 and marketing strategies should capitalize on health benefits of fresh food.
April 13 , 2020
