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 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
StePacPPC Showcases at AFL How Advanced Packaging Can Transform Fresh Produce Supply ChainsAt this year’s Asia Fruit Logistica, StePacPPC highlighted how advanced packaging technologies can address key challenges in the global fresh produce industry.	October 27, 2025 Jing Zang
New Zealand Avocado Sector Targets China Through Quality and Category StrengthProduce Report recently interviewed New Zealand avocado industry leaders on category positioning, export strategy and growth opportunities in China.	October 21, 2025 Jing Zang	Brad Siebert (left), CEO of New Zealand Avocado, and Chris Metcalfe (right), regional director for Greater China at New Zealand Trade and Enterprise.
Macadamia Nuts From Myanmar Granted China Market AccessOn Sept. 22, China’s General Administration of Customs released its phytosanitary requirements for macadamia nuts imported from Myanmar.	September 28, 2025 Jing Zang
China Releases Phytosanitary Rules for Fresh Zimbabwean BlueberriesOn Sept. 22, China’s General Administration of Customs released the phytosanitary requirements for fresh blueberries from Zimbabwe.	September 25, 2025 Jing Zang
[Press Release] MSC iReefer and Global Trade Services Move Fresh Fruit Logistics With ConfidenceMSC iReefer, an advanced reefer cargo tracking and monitoring system, is helping fruit traders grow their business with confidence.	August 17, 2025 Produce Report
Newly Secured FernMark License Set To Boost New Zealand’s Avocado ExportsNew Zealand Avocado recently secured the FernMark license, marking a new phase in its global market expansion.	August 14, 2025 Jing Zang