Fresh food exports, medical supply imports assured by $170 million Government COVID-19 rescue package
4 years, 9 months ago

Fresh food exports, medical supply imports assured by $170 million Government COVID-19 rescue package

ABC  

The Australian Government will re-launch hundreds of flights to deliver fresh produce to key international markets as part of a $170 million boost to an export sector grounded by the coronavirus emergency. Key points: The Government unveils a $170 million support package for the international export sector to deal with pandemic-driven supply chain issues Hundreds of flights to key markets are expected to deliver freight stopped by coronavirus air travel restrictions Flights will also allow medicines and medical equipment to be imported The support package includes $110 million to coordinate flights from Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth to deliver fresh produce to China, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates. Today's announcement by Trade Minister Simon Birmingham also waives $10 million in Commonwealth fishery fees and adds almost $50 million to the Government's existing export grants program to reimburse marketing costs to exporters. "When these flights return to Australia there will be capacity for them to transport vital medical supplies, medicines and equipment, which will be critical to the ongoing health response."

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Chinese Australians in Sydney buying food for family in COVID-19 lockdown in Shanghai
2 years, 8 months ago

Chinese Australians in Sydney buying food for family in COVID-19 lockdown in Shanghai

ABC  

Sydney resident Linda Li was so worried about her parents not getting enough to eat while living under the strict COVID-19 lockdown in Shanghai she took matters into her own hands. Key points: Group buying has become part of a survival strategy for residents under Shanghai's strict lockdown The city of 25 million people has been under various forms of …

Australian exporters feel the pinch as shipping container shortage, COVID-19 protocols take a toll
3 years, 11 months ago

Australian exporters feel the pinch as shipping container shortage, COVID-19 protocols take a toll

ABC  

Australian food exporters are being caught in a global supply chain crunch as a shortage of food-grade shipping containers drives up costs and slashes the shelf life of fresh produce. Key points: Australian fresh produce exporters are struggling to source food-grade containers One major WA citrus producer has started planning its shipping stem six months in advance Producers are also …

China's large-scale coronavirus tests on imported frozen foods may put more Australian exports on hold
4 years, 1 month ago

China's large-scale coronavirus tests on imported frozen foods may put more Australian exports on hold

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China has urged its ports to "take immediate action" to minimise the risk of COVID-19 transmission after it reportedly found cases it says are linked to contaminated frozen food packaging. Key points: Expert says China's positive test claims require further evidence Expert says China's positive test claims require further evidence Australian exporters sold $10.6 billion worth of food in China …

Beijing restricts frozen food import from high-risk covid places
4 years, 3 months ago

Beijing restricts frozen food import from high-risk covid places

Live Mint  

China’s capital city urged companies to halt imports of frozen food from countries that have been severely hit by the pandemic as fears continue to mount over the possibility of transmission through packaging. The Beijing city government on Monday told companies to avoid importing frozen food from high-risk nations, without naming any. Chinese customs and local governments have repeatedly detected …

Can you get coronavirus from packages? What we know so far
4 years, 4 months ago

Can you get coronavirus from packages? What we know so far

Live Mint  

coronavirus, spread of coronavirus, coronavirus transmission, frozen food packaging, New Zealand, coronavirus for freight, frozen chicken wings, COVID-19 from food, food packaging China reported several cases of frozen food packaging contaminated with the novel coronavirus this week, while New Zealand said it is investigating the possibility that its latest COVID-19 cases could be traced to imported freight. Health officials raised …

Covid-19 could threaten global food supply, UN warns
4 years, 8 months ago

Covid-19 could threaten global food supply, UN warns

CNN  

Hong Kong CNN — As the novel coronavirus pandemic shuts down businesses globally and sends countries into lockdown, the disruptions are threatening to cut off supply chains and increase food insecurity. “But a protracted pandemic crisis could quickly put a strain on the food supply chains, a complex web of interactions involving farmers, agricultural inputs, processing plants, shipping, retailers and …

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