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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Fresh Egyptian Pomegranates Gain Official China Market AccessChina’s General Administration of Customs has granted market access to fresh Egyptian pomegranates.	August 14, 2022 Produce Report
China Customs Suspends Citrus Imports From TaiwanChina has suspended cross-strait citrus imports until further notice, reportedly owing to the detection of quarantine pests and excessive insecticide residues.	August 03, 2022 Roy G
New Round of Layoffs at Hema FreshHema Fresh has begun a new round of layoffs, as the Shenzhen branch is fined for breaching pesticide residue standards.	June 30, 2022 Roy G
Vietnamese Passion Fruit Imports Permitted by China as Durian Approval NearsVietnam’s passion fruit production and export value have increased by more than 300% over the past five years.	June 16, 2022 Produce Report
Fresh Kenyan Avocados Receive Long-Awaited China Market AccessFresh Kenyan avocados have finally been granted market access to China after over three years of waiting.	June 09, 2022 Produce Report
Tomra Food Unveils New Brand Strategy and Packing TechnologiesAt this year’s Fruit Logistica in Berlin, Tomra Food announced its new brand strategy and showcased its newest sorting and packing solutions.	April 25, 2022 Andrew	Tove Andersen, president and CEO of Tomra Group (center left), and Michel Picandet, executive vice president and head of Tomra Food (center right), talk to visitors at Fruit Logistica.
Ripening 19,000 Boxes of Bananas Daily at Hongxing Global Agri-WholesaleA Changsha wholesale market has created a complete downstream supply chain solution for bananas.	April 25, 2022 Produce Report
Mohan Port Reopens to Thai DuriansMohan Port in Yunnan province has reopened to Thai durian imports following a three-day suspension due to vehicles testing positive for SARS-CoV-2.	April 19, 2022 Roy G
Thailand Seizes Unripe Durians Bound for ChinaThai authorities have been cracking down on the premature harvesting and distribution of durians, China’s biggest fresh fruit import.	April 10, 2022 Produce Report
Russia Resumes Apple and Pear Imports From ChinaRussia has again permitted imports of apples and pears from China after a 30-month suspension over phytosanitary concerns.	March 08, 2022 Philip K