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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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China Issues Warnings Over Vietnamese Frozen Coconut Juice ProductsChina’s General Administration of Customs has reported excessive levels of coliform bacteria, yeast and mold in frozen coconut juice products imported from Vietnam. February 10, 2024
Jing Zang
[Press Release] StePacPPC’s New Sustainable Packaging Boosts Exotic Mushroom LongevityPackaging pioneer StePacPPC has customized its modified atmosphere packaging films for preserving the quality of mushrooms and reducing waste. February 01, 2024
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Vietnam Implements Proactive Fruit Protection MeasuresVietnam’s Plant Protection Department has suspended certain fruit exports to China after some shipments were found to contain contaminants. September 20, 2023
Jing Zang
Vietnam Responds to China’s Warning on Fruit QualityFollowing multiple warnings from importing countries, particularly China, Vietnamese authorities are advocating greater control over phytosanitary compliance of fruit destined for export. September 08, 2023
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China Customs Suspends Mango Imports From TaiwanOn Aug. 21, China’s General Administration of Customs temporarily suspended mango imports from Taiwan, citing the detection of passionvine mealybugs. August 27, 2023
Jing Zang
[Press Release] IFG Wins Landmark IP Case in ChinaFruit breeder IFG has won a major plant variety right infringement case in China involving its proprietary grape variety IFG Six. July 23, 2023
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Banana Safety Net: Australian GM Fruit Claimed To Resist Panama DiseaseAustralian researchers have developed a genetically modified banana variety that is reportedly resistant to Panama disease, a major threat to global banana production. May 21, 2023
Olga
VX Logistics Opens Premier Fresh Hub in ShanghaiVX Logistics has opened a new cold storage and processing facility that aims to elevate fruit sector operations to a new level. April 24, 2023
Olga
Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market: Best PracticesSell it or smell it. New organizational strategies can greatly facilitate trade in perishables, and the Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market is a prime illustration of this. April 19, 2023
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Fresh Iranian Apples Granted Market Access to ChinaApples have become the second fresh fruit category from Iran to be granted market access to China, following Iranian citrus last year. February 27, 2023
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