Food Safety

Food safety is a scientific discipline describing handling, preparation, and storage of food in ways that prevent foodborne illness. This includes a number of routines that should be followed to avoid potentially severe health hazards.

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[Press Release] 3 Servings of Flavonoid-Rich Foods, Including Blueberries, Associated With Happiness and Optimism in US WomenA recently published study suggests a link between flavonoid-rich foods such as blueberries and psychological well-being in U.S. women.	March 02, 2026 Produce Report
Uzbekistan Bans Tangerine and Pineapple Imports From ChinaUzbekistan has halted tangerine and pineapple imports from China after the repeated detection of quarantine pests.	February 10, 2026 Roy G
StePacPPC Experts Demonstrate Value of MAP Technology in IFPA WebinarStePacPPC experts recently showcased in an IFPA webinar how modified atmosphere packaging solves postharvest challenges, reduces waste and expands markets.	January 04, 2026 Jing Zang
Fresh Vietnamese Jackfruit Approved for Import Into ChinaOn Dec. 19, Chinese customs authorities announced that fresh Vietnamese jackfruit could be imported into China.	December 23, 2025 Jing Zang
Fresh Laotian Durians Approved for Import Into ChinaOn Dec. 12, Chinese customs authorities announced that fresh Laotian durians could be imported into China.	December 15, 2025 Jing Zang
China Releases Phytosanitary Rules for Fresh Peruvian PomegranatesChina’s General Administration of Customs has published its phytosanitary requirements for fresh pomegranates from Peru.	December 02, 2025 Jing Zang
Fresh Iranian Kiwifruit Granted China Market AccessOn Nov. 18, China’s General Administration of Customs released its phytosanitary requirements for fresh kiwifruit imported from Iran.	November 26, 2025 Jing Zang
China Releases Phytosanitary Rules for Fresh South African Stone FruitChina’s General Administration of Customs has published the phytosanitary requirements for five types of stone fruit from South Africa.	November 23, 2025 Jing Zang
Bloom Matters: Enhancing Blueberry Quality With Smart StePacPPC Packaging SolutionsProduce Report recently spoke with Dr. Gary Ward, CTO of StePacPPC, about innovative packaging strategies to address challenges in blueberry logistics.	November 23, 2025 Jing Zang
2,000 Durian Containers Stranded in Vietnam Amid Lab Testing HaltNearly 2,000 containers of fresh durians are stranded in Vietnam following the temporary closure of laboratories authorized to conduct export testing.	October 30, 2025 Jing Zang