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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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Was Your Pomelo Exported Illegally?Some fruit exporters in Southeast Asia are finding new ways to get their products into China. March 31, 2021
Connor W
Wo Tangerine Fungicide Allegations Raise Safety Concerns in ChinaFruit dealers in Guangxi have allegedly been violating fungicide regulations, raising concerns over the safety of Wo tangerines. March 16, 2021
Emily F
China Halts Imports of Pineapples From TaiwanPolicy changes in mainland China have impacted pineapple exports from Taiwan, potentially creating a market glut. March 04, 2021
Connor W
[Press Release] No Evidence of COVID-19 Transmission Through Food Packaging, USDA/FDA StateU.S. authorities declare that there remains no credible evidence to support the transmission of COVID-19 through food or food packaging. February 23, 2021
Produce Report
Thailand Promotes ‘COVID-Free’ Durians To Stabilize Chinese MarketThailand has implemented strict COVID-19 disinfection measures for China-bound durians in an effort to bolster consumer confidence. February 08, 2021
Philip K
[Press Release] Xianfeng Fruit Holds Lunar New Year Cherry FestivalXianfeng Fruit is holding special cherry-themed events ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday to promote sales of its Chilean cherries. February 08, 2021
Produce Report
Millions View Tencent Broadcast on Cherry Nutrition: Feb. 7 UpdateTencent’s live broadcast today on a diverse range of cherry-related topics was viewed by more than 3 million people. February 07, 2021
Dan Siekman
Inside the Chilean Industry Quality System for Exported BlueberriesProduce Report learns how the Chilean Blueberry Committee is working to ensure that international markets receive a top-quality Chilean blueberry product. February 06, 2021
Produce Report
Widespread Positive TV News Coverage of Cherries: Feb. 4 UpdateOver the past 10 days at least 26 television news reports focusing on the safety and positive aspects of cherries have been aired. February 04, 2021
Dan Siekman
China Customs Busts $48 Million Fruit Smuggling RingCustoms authorities in Southern China are ramping up the pressure on illicit produce smuggling rings illegally exploiting local trade policies. January 31, 2021
Connor W

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