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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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High Profits Fuel Illicit Practices in Vietnam’s Durian TradeSome durian traders in Vietnam have been found engaging in various illicit practices, including code misuse and soaking durians in chemical solutions. |
October 20, 2024 Jing Zang |
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China Reports Excessive Cadmium in Some Thai Durian ShipmentsSome batches of Thai durians sent to China have reportedly failed food safety inspections owing to excessive cadmium levels. |
September 05, 2024 Jing Zang |
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China Lifts Quarantine Requirements for Frozen Fruit ImportsChina has removed its quarantine requirements for frozen fruit imports from all countries, provided that processing facilities are registered and approved. |
September 01, 2024 Roy G |
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China Again Reports Excessive Cadmium in Vietnamese DuriansMore shipments of Vietnamese durians to China have reportedly been found to exceed the stipulated food safety limit for the heavy metal cadmium. |
June 19, 2024 Jing Zang |
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Japan’s High-GABA Tomato Certified as Non-GMO in PhilippinesPhilippine authorities have certified a CRISPR/Cas9 gene-edited high-GABA tomato from Japan as exempt from GMO biosafety regulations. |
June 19, 2024 Roy G |
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China Issues Food Safety Warning Over Vietnamese DuriansChina has issued an official warning over approximately 30 shipments of Vietnamese durians found to contain cadmium. |
April 01, 2024 Jing Zang |
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[Press Release] TOMRA Food Unveils New Structure and AI-Powered SolutionsTOMRA Food has unveiled its new organizational structure and latest innovations featuring deep learning technology. |
March 26, 2024 Produce Report |
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How Will Revamped EU Packaging Law Affect Fresh Produce Industry?The fresh produce industry is seeking to promote prudent changes to existing produce packaging rules without causing risks to the sector, environment or consumers. |
March 19, 2024 Olga |
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Unitec Celebrates Century of Innovation in Produce SectorAt the recent Fruit Logistica in Berlin, Unitec Group showcased some of its latest sorting and packing solutions for fruits and vegetables. |
February 22, 2024 Andrew |
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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 |