Perfection Fresh Australia faces job losses as tomato virus outbreak hits South Australia
Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) detected at company’s Two Wells site
State government lockdown halts tomato production at infected properties
Perfection Fresh CEO Michael Simonetta forced to let go workers amid lockdown
Company collaborating with government, unions, and producers to assist impacted employees
South Australia facing interstate tomato bans as virus spreads
Quarantine measures in place to trace virus source and prevent further spread
Tomato brown rugose fruit virus poses significant threat to Australia’s vegetable industry