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  • News from African countries

    • 27/03/2020
    • Posted by: Gaetan Dermien
    • Category: Uncategorized
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    SOUTH AFRICA Exports of fruit (apples and pears) by sea to Europe have not so far been affected by COVID-19: the United Kingdom has increased imports of these products from South Africa to 177%. However, schools have been closed, companies have reorganised by developing teleworking, port warehouses are applying new rules, and South African ports have implemented measures to digitise shipping documents. Containment of the population was decreed on 26 March. BURKINA FASO There are no more regular flights between… +
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  • Keeping track of the virus – impact and spread

    • 27/03/2020
    • Posted by: Gaetan Dermien
    • Category: Uncategorized
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    Restrictions by country Business Insider is continually updating its LIST OF COUNTRIES’ COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS – it reports that currently one-third of the global population is on coronavirus lockdown Global mapping There are a number of global resources mapping the spread of COVID-19, including the World Health Organization’s SITUATION DASHBOARD Johns Hopkins University’s CORONAVIRUS RESOURCE CENTER In ACP countries Africa World Health Organization NEWS and regional dashboard: COVID-19 IN THE WHO AFRICAN REGION The African Union’s Centres for Disease Control and… +
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  • Food is not a likely source of COVID-19 transmission

    • 19/03/2020
    • Posted by: Gaetan Dermien
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    There is no evidence that food is a likely source or route of transmission of the virus. According to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), experience from previous outbreaks of related coronaviruses (e.g. SARS and MERS) has shown that transmission through food consumption did not occur, and there is no evidence to suggest that COVID-19 is different. The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) explains that the virus is transmitted from person to person mainly through droplets that… +
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  • Food safety remains a top international priority

    • 19/03/2020
    • Posted by: Gaetan Dermien
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    The highest guarantees of food safety are a key element for governments’ emergency planning. The World Health Organization (WHO) has published precautionary recommendations on good hygiene practices in food handling and preparation, such as washing hands, and on how to avoid potential cross-contamination. More information can be found on the WHO website. COLEACP’s advice to all operators in the fresh produce sector is to maintain and strengthen their customary strict food safety and hygiene procedures at all stages. Operators should… +
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  • Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on international trade in fresh produce

    • 19/03/2020
    • Posted by: Gaetan Dermien
    • Category: Uncategorized
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    International logistics continues to be affected by port closures and congestion in China, which has led to localised shortages in the availability of refrigerated shipping containers. In addition, containers not being unloaded for days or even weeks has led to a 30–50% increase in the cost of reefer containers. This is the case for imports of summer and stone fruits from the southern hemisphere (about 20,000 tons of cherries from Chile, as well as other products from Peru and Argentina).… +
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  • Specific impacts on trade and consumption of fruit and vegetables in Europe

    • 19/03/2020
    • Posted by: Gaetan Dermien
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    European governments and the private sector will do their utmost to continue to ensure the delivery of food, but at least initially, exotic fruits may not be among the products most in demand. Because restaurants are closed, consumers are looking to stock more food, so there is high demand, particularly for basic fruit and vegetables, especially as people look for healthy foods with a high vitamin C content to bolster their health. There is also expected to be higher demand… +
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  • (Main) European Union guidelines

    • 19/03/2020
    • Posted by: Gaetan Dermien
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    The EU guidelines set out the principles of an integrated approach to effective border management to protect health while preserving the integrity of the internal market. Regarding transport of goods and services, the EU guidelines state that control measures should not undermine the continuity of economic activity and should preserve the operation of supply chains, particularly relating to essential goods such as food supplies. Professional travel to ensure transport of goods and services should be enabled, including the facilitation of… +
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  • Standards adapting to the COVID-19 situation

    • 19/03/2020
    • Posted by: Gaetan Dermien
    • Category: Uncategorized
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    GLOBALG.A.P. has published a procedure for certification extension on its website which should be useful for many companies. If you have specific concerns regarding this initiative or others, do not hesitate to contact the relevant certification bodies to ask for advice.… +
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  • European importers of fruit and vegetables are getting organised

    • 19/03/2020
    • Posted by: Gaetan Dermien
    • Category: Uncategorized
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    Importers are taking measures and precautions to protect their staff and maintain continuity of service. These measures may include: Teleworking for departments than can work remotely (IT, sales, marketing, administrative and financial), maintening the usual contacts by telephone; Reinforcement of health measures and organisation of operational teams to limit exposure to risk as far as possible; Maintenance of shipping lines, as airlines are likely to decline sharply; Provision of additional inventory where necessary to reduce the potential impact of supply… +
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  • France: Rungis Market is open, but…

    • 19/03/2020
    • Posted by: Gaetan Dermien
    • Category: Uncategorized
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    All buyers may enter Rungis Market to buy from all the pavilions at the usual times. However, wholesalers are being strongly affected by the closure of restaurants and canteens. Regarding exotic fruits and vegetables, the situation may be difficult for small retailers in inner-city Paris specialising in African food products. There is likely to be a shift in deliveries of exotic produce to supermarkets, but demand is tending to focus on basic fruits and vegetables such as potatoes, tomatoes, cucumbers… +
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