The French authorities believe that coordinated measures are needed to support the industry, ensure continuity of supply and prevent already critical issues from becoming even more acute.
South American agriculture ministers have held a virtual meeting to discuss harmonising regulations and facilitating cross-border food supplies during the emergency.
Keen to boost their immune systems with extra vitamins during the coronavirus emergency, Italians are filling their shopping carts with fruit and vegetables.
Campari Group posted record results in 2019, including revenues of €1.84 billion (+5.9% on 2018), EBITDA of €479.8 million (+10.9%) and net profit of €308.4 million (+4.1%).
The spirits giant Diageo has pledged to supply over 8 million bottles of hand sanitiser by donating 2 million litres of alcohol to manufacturing partners.
According to an analysis conducted by Sole 24 ore based on interviews with plastics sector manufacturers and associations, packaged products are growing at the expense of bulk products.
The Australian red meat industry has issued reassurances that it is continuing to operate in complete safety and is committed to keeping the supply chain open and secure both within the country and abroad.
"The opening of green lane crossings at EU borders will save €4 billion worth of highly perishable fresh fruit and vegetables for consumption in the European Union countries."
Coordinated by some Bergamo citizens living in Shanghai, the Italian community of the Chinese town has promoted a fundraiser to send over 20,000 masks and other medical devices to the Papa Giovanni XXIII Hospital in Bergamo.
In one of the best results ever reported by the Dutch brewer, Heineken posted 6.6% organic revenue growth in 2019 to €23.89 billion along with a 3.1% increase in consolidated sales volumes.
