In March we published what would be the last photo report of the year: the HortEx Vietnam. Following that event, more and more countries went in lockdown and due to the hospitality industry being shut down and supermarkets dealing with hoarding, the fresh produce industry had to shift and do its utmost best to feed the world.
Get ready for a month full of COVID
Photo report: HortEx Vietnam 2020
What is the recent status of Chinese growers?
Chinese grower updates on situation
China: Fertiliser shortage due to virus outbreak
Travel limitations affect horticultural industry

Horticultural events cancelled & postponed due to coronavirus
Labour shortage but plenty fruits and vegetables available
technical suppliers deal with new reality
"Remote access necessity during travel restrictions"
Dutch growers deal with labor issues due to COVID-19 outbreak
"become proactive in connecting with your customers"
Local and specialty growers hit by COVID-outbreak
vertical farms are battling the new market situation due to COVID-19
"We are all in this together and we will make it"
Florian Wolz, Franken-Gemüse Knoblauchsland cooperative
"The next crisis we are facing is the seasonal workers"