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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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Russia Resumes Apple and Pear Imports From ChinaRussia has again permitted imports of apples and pears from China after a 30-month suspension over phytosanitary concerns. March 08, 2022
Philip K
China CDC Expert Focuses on Cherry Nutrition and Fruit SafetyDr. Liu Yiqun of the Chinese CDC’s Institute of Nutrition and Health recently delivered an online seminar about cherry nutrition and fruit safety to Produce Report readers. February 06, 2022
Produce Report
Lucky Red Moments Abound With Cherries From Chile Super Lucky DrawAny consumer who buys Chilean cherries in mainland China from any online or offline channel is eligible for this year’s Cherries from Chile Chinese New Year promotion. January 14, 2022
Produce Report
Thai Durian Packaging Once Again Tests Positive for SARS-CoV-2The packaging of a batch of imported Thai durians recently tested positive for the novel coronavirus, affecting the Chinese provinces of Shanxi and Henan. October 12, 2021
Emily F
Chilean and Chinese Government, Industry Cooperate for Smooth 2021/22 Cherry SeasonParties in both countries have been working hard on the issue of Chilean cherry exports to China since the close of the previous season in March. October 04, 2021
Produce Report

Chinese Ambassador to Chile Niu Qingbao and Chilean Minister of Agriculture María Emilia Undurraga.

Zespri Enacts Swift Response as China Detects SARS-CoV-2 on KiwifruitOn Sept. 22, samples from a batch of Zespri kiwifruit reportedly tested positive for the SARS-CoV-2 virus in China’s Jiangsu province. September 29, 2021
Jing Zang
Another Customs Suspension for Vietnamese Dragon Fruit Exports to ChinaChina temporarily halted imports of dragon fruit from Vietnam at yet another border crossing this month after finding traces of SARS-CoV-2 on packaging. September 22, 2021
Emily C
COVID-19 Protocols Tightened at China–Vietnam BorderThe Puzhai–Tan Thanh border crossing between Vietnam and China has now reopened to trade under a new pilot scheme for COVID-19 prevention. August 31, 2021
Emily C
China To Boost COVID Safety Measures for Thai Longans and DuriansChina is further strengthening its COVID-19 safety measures after a routine RNA test on imported Thai durian packaging came back positive. August 22, 2021
Emily F
China Customs Busts 134-Million-Yuan Dried Goods Smuggling RingZhanjiang customs authorities recently cracked a smuggling case involving an estimated 3,100 tons of cashews, figs and other agricultural products worth 134 million Chinese yuan ($20.7 million). August 09, 2021
Emily C

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