The Postharvest Directory in the year of the Covid-19 pandemic

The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in a social, economic and cultural setback across the world. Also in the agricultural sector, which has had to respond to an unprecedented demand for fruit and vegetables by consumers due to its healthy nature and the closure of the hospitality industry. In such a difficult time, growers and retailers have developed strict hygiene and virus prevention measures, as well as opting for digitalisation and e-commerce. All this has been made possible thanks to the supply companies of services, products and technologies that have continued working to ensure a correct food chain. On the other hand, the search for information on the Internet has almost doubled during the crisis. Visits on Poscosecha.com have grown 110% and on Posthavest.biz, 56%. Users appreciate the specificity of the information, focused on the products and services linked to their searches. In these circumstances, Postharvest.biz has just published the Postharvest Directory 2020, the reference document for producers, researchers, packers, processors and retailers around the world since 1998, that showcases the equipment and solutions of leading supply companies in the storage, marketing and processing sector. This document contains information related to: controlled atmosphere, cooling, agrochemicals and coatings, instruments, plant material, packaging, logistics and machinery for fresh and processed fruit and vegetable. Postharvest Directory 2018 can be downloaded from Postharvest.biz side banner or on the link below. Finally, we take this opportunity to thank all the companies that take part on Postharvest.biz for the support and encouragement in our work. We wish you good health and all the best in the future.