Updated 10th May
Read here to read about the changes at Orange.
At each of the three phases to the Omicron response, there are different requirements for businesses, including testing and how long cases need to isolate for. This is to better enable critical workforces to continue operating through a widespread community outbreak of the Omicron variant.
United Fresh Vaccination Policy
Our COVID-19 vaccination policy is an extension of our Health and Safety Policy.
Our policy is based on the COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Order 2021 (the Order). Where the Order does not apply, it is based solely on risk assessments of COVID-19 in our workplace and consultation with staff.
The policy is consistent with our values, Vision and Mission.
View our vaccination policy here.
View the government's vaccination assessment tool here
United Fresh is working with a wide range of organisations to support the New Zealand Food Safety & Science Research Centre literature review updates.
NZFSSRC - POTENTIAL FOR FOODBORNE TRANSMISSION OF COVID-19/ LITERATURE REVIEW UPDATE - APRIL 2022
A guidance document regarding the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) has also been developed by the NZFSSRC.
NZFSSRC - COVID-19 Guidance Document for PPE
General & Media Enquiries: Paula Dudley, General Manager, United Fresh New Zealand Incorporated info@unitedfresh.co.nz
Supply Chain: Jerry Prendergast, President, United Fresh New Zealand Incorporated, info@unitedfresh.co.nz
Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Boxes for Community Groups: Stephanie Wrathall, Project Manager, United Fresh New Zealand Incorporated stephanie@5aday.co.nz
Food Safety: Anne-Marie Arts, Food Safety Representative, United Fresh Technical Advisory Group amarts@agrichain-centre.com
Technical Queries: Dr Hans Maurer, Chair, United Fresh Technical Advisory Group hmaurer@agrichain-centre.com
Horticulture New Zealand has information and resources specifically for New Zealand Growers, link here.
Download COVID-19 Hand-washing Poster
Download Protect Yourself and Others from COVID-19 Poster
The Ministry of Health has released the NZ COVID Tracer app to support contact tracing in New Zealand.
Any business or public facing organisation with a New Zealand Business Number can generate a QR code poster for each of their premises through the Business Connect online service.
NZ COVID Tracer is available from the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store.
How to download the NZ COVID Tracer app
How to register and get QR code posters
Information about contact tracing in New Zealand
According to the NZ Food Safety Science & Research Centre and MPI, so far, there is no evidence that humans have been infected by swallowing the virus in or on food or drink, though it has been found in a small number of faecal samples. The strong acid in the stomach is thought to destroy this type of virus.
The European Food Safety Authority have also stated: There is no evidence that food is a likely source or root transmission of COVID-19.
The World Health Organisation & Food and Agriculture Organization of the United States has put together this document: COVID-19 and food safety: guidance for food businesses, download here.
Primary sector information, link here.
MPI key advice for food businesses (including the pan-fresh fruit and vegetable industry) is that “it is unlikely that COVID-19 can be transmitted through food, and there isn’t evidence to date of this happening. It is more important than ever that food businesses apply strict food preparation and hygiene practices.
For more COVID-19 food safety information and updates, visit www.mpi.govt.nz/coronavirus-and-food-safety
Where businesses want to take extra measures to protect their staff and customers, they should do so in line with Ministry of Health advice on social distancing and limiting the spread of the virus – contact the Healthline team on 0800 358 5453, visit www.health.govt.nz, or the all of Government COVID-19 website www.covid19.govt.nz”.
Unite Against COVID-19 - Government Platforms:
COVID-19 Economic Response Package, link here.
COVID-19 Protection Framework - Guide for the Primary Sector, link here.
COVID-19 Wage Subsidy, link here
COVID-19 Resurgence Support Payment, link here
COVID-19 Small Business Cashflow Scheme, link here
COVID-19 Leave Support Scheme, link here
COVID-19 Short-term Absence Leave Payment, link here
EMA - Obligations for Employers to manage Novel Coronavirus, link here.
MBIE - Information for Businesses, link here.
MBIE - Mental Health and Well-being Support, link here.
MOH COVD-19 Information, link here
NZTE - Information for Exporters, link here.
WORK AND INCOME COVID-19 Information, link here
WORKSAFE - COVID-19 Safety Plan, What you need to think about, link here.
WORKSAFE - COVID-19 Alert Level 1 Approach, link here.
HORTICULTURE NZ - COVID-19 page, link here