The Department of Agriculture of the State of São Paulo, organizer of Week Citrus, decided to postpone the event, which happen from 1 to 4 June in Cordeirópolis, São Paulo. The Week Citrus is the most important event of the citrus industry in Brazil. The event’s postponement decision takes into account the determination of the health authorities of the State Government of São Paulo and the Ministry of Health, in order to contain the spread of the new coronavirus (COVID-19).
The Week is held at Citrus Citrus Sylvio Moreira Center (IAC) for over 40 years. The event, which also involves Expocitros and the Day of the grower, stands by the contributions of the discussions for the development and innovation of a production sector of the main products of the São Paulo and Brazilian trade balance.
“We regret the delay, however, in the present scenario it is necessary to heed the guidance of the competent bodies to prevenirmos the spread of the disease, protecting the health and safety of all involved directly and indirectly with the event as exhibitors, sponsors, visitors and suppliers” says reported to the agency’s press.
This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.