Fruit importers are optimistic about fresh produce coming into North American markets, amid Covid-19 disruptions that make future difficulties inevitable. But they have an eye on potential container issues as citrus imports get into full swing and a build-up of table grape inventories due to slower movement.

Due to the large-scale COVID-19 outbreak worldwide, the demand for certain products, such as toilet paper, face-masks and disinfectants, has risen to unprecedented levels. Oranges and other citrus fruits are in high demand in the countries affected because they are rich in vitamin C.

The date fruit play a significant role in the economy of several countries. But which ones are the main exporters and importers?

Freshfel Europe is concerned over the increasing financial burden being carried by the European fresh fruit and vegetable sector as a result of the coronavirus crisis. Increasing costs associated with the implementation of necessary measures across the supply chain to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic as well as current and future non-harvesting of products if seasonal workers are not available are set to have considerable ramifications for the long-term stability of the sector. Freshfel Europe calls for new support measures to secure the supply of fresh produce to consumers over the coming summer months and into the latter half of 2020 and beyond.

Lemons are a type of yellow-skinned citrus fruits that grow on the lemon tree. All types of lemons are known for their acidic, sour taste with some varieties being sweeter than others. There are actually only a few varieties of lemons that are classed as “true” lemons. Many kinds of lemons are actually hybrids of true lemons and other types of citrus fruits.

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More than two-thirds (67%) of consumers responding to The Packer's 2019 Fresh Trends survey said they were buying more fresh fruits and vegetables than last year, and 73% said they were buying a larger variety of fresh produce than 20 years ago. Changing consumer expectations are driving fresh produce demand and sales, with more consumers indicating a preference for buying items with a "fair trade" label (59%) and for locally or regionally grown produce (55%).