Hauliers have warned fresh produce is losing quality and value due to long queues at the port.
Introducing a prioritisation system to help perishable goods get through long queues at Dover is not a realistic option, the environment secretary says.
"My understanding is that things are now moving in the right direction so this was a temporary problem caused by a surge of traffic around the commencement of the Easter period," he said.Asked about calls from some in the industry to introduce a priority lane for lorries carrying perishable goods, Mr Eustice said: "I don't think it's a realistic option at such short notice.
Queues around Dover eased on Sunday but the British Meat Processors Association said some of its members had waited for 24 hours or more to cross into Europe. Its ships must pass safety inspections by the Maritime Coastguard Agency before they are allowed to sail again.
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