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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With Cherry Exports Rising, Chilean Ambassador Visits Huizhan MarketChile’s ambassador to China visited Shanghai’s Huizhan Fruit and Vegetable Market this week, just as the 2020/21 Chilean cherry season is starting to heat up.	December 10, 2020 Dan Siekman
Interpoma Connects 2020 Proves a Resounding SuccessThe first ever digital edition of Interpoma saw a range of presentations covering a diverse spectrum of topics relevant to the apple industry.	December 09, 2020 Produce Report
Walmart’s First Fresh Packing Center in China Opens in ShenzhenThe second half of 2020 saw Walmart China open its first fresh produce packing facility in Shenzhen, addressing consumer demand for pre-packaged fresh fruit and vegetables.	December 04, 2020 Produce Report
Shanghai’s Pudong Airport Strengthens Cargo Disinfection MeasuresInspections have been suspended at Pudong Airport’s cargo zone to ramp up safety measures after two workers apparently contracted COVID-19 from a cargo container.	November 27, 2020 Emily F
First Sea Shipment of Chilean Blueberries Arrives in ShanghaiFollowing several weeks of air shipments, this season’s first sea shipment of Chilean blueberries arrived in China on Nov. 12.	November 16, 2020 Produce Report
[Press Release] Chilean Cherries – Caring for Every Healthy Moment!The new 2020/21 Cherries from Chile promotional campaign will reinforce the commitment of the sector to supplying safe, fresh and healthy cherries to China.	November 13, 2020 Produce Report
China Strengthens Disinfection Measures for Imported Cold FoodsThe Chinese government has announced a new plan to prevent the spread of SARS-CoV-2 on imported cold-chain foods through strengthened detection and disinfection measures.	November 13, 2020 Emily F
China Customs Cracks Down on Cross-Border SmugglingA cross-regional anti-smuggling operation recently launched by Chinese customs authorities has already led to the arrest of multiple suspects and the confiscation of illicit goods.	October 28, 2020 Benjamin Henry
Hong Kong Customs Apprehends 22 Suspects in Fruit Smuggling CaseHong Kong customs authorities recently busted a smuggling case involving HK$20 million ($2.6 million) of high-end fruit and meat.	October 28, 2020 Benjamin Henry
China and EU Sign Landmark Geographical Indications AgreementAfter eight years of negotiations, the European Union and China have finally signed a bilateral geographical indications agreement to protect regional products from both markets.	September 18, 2020 Benjamin Henry