Covid-19 resurgence in Europe worries horticulture traders

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Kenyan fresh produce exporters are concerned about the possibility of a second Covid-19 lockdown in Europe, which would hurt their sales ahead of the peak season.

The head of the Horticulture Directorate Benjamin Tito said that should the UK and other European countries—which are major markets for fresh produce—go into new lockdowns due to rising Covid-19 cases , local producers will face devastating consequences, especially if this entails closure of the European airspace.

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