Coronavirus pandemic driving strong demand for local fruit and vegetables
ABCAs humanity's most pressing health crisis plays out across the globe, Australian consumers appear to be rushing to boost their immunity with locally grown vegetables. Key points: Demand for locally produced fruit and vegetables is strong amid coronavirus fears Some WA producers say it is the best year they have had in a decade On the flip side, the global health crisis could lead to a shortage of overseas workers Broccoli grower Brad Ipsen said demand for the vegetable was the strongest he had seen. "This season has been really good … with the latest impacts with coronavirus and health issues, vegetables are a vitamin pill themselves," he said. "Eating fresh fruit and veg gives us a really big intake of antioxidants, which is really helpful for boosting our immunity," she said. "Get two pieces of fruit a day, lots of vegetables — up to five servings a day — lean meats, fish, chicken, vegetarian sources of proteins — nuts and seeds — and low-fat dairy products."
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