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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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Detection of Covid on Cherry Packaging in China: Chilean Industry StatementThe Chilean Cherry Committee of the Chilean Fruit Exporters Association (ASOEX) responds to media reports in China of detection of Covid-19 genetic material on the packaging of imported cherries. January 23, 2021
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Nutrients Found in Grapes May Be Beneficial Against COVID-19Recent scientific research suggests that vitamin K and flavonoids present in grapes may play beneficial roles against COVID-19. January 15, 2021
Andrew
China Customs Busts 660-Million-Yuan Durian Smuggling RingCustoms authorities in Nanning and Guangzhou made several arrests during a Jan. 1 raid on three durian smuggling gangs. January 11, 2021
Emily F
Cherries From Chile 2020/21 Campaign Focuses on Daily ConsumptionThis season’s Cherries from Chile promotional campaign is focusing on encouraging the consumption of Chilean cherries not only during festivities but also at various meal occasions throughout the day. January 05, 2021
Dan Siekman

A key visual highlighting morning consumption of fresh cherries from Chile.
Amidst Record Chilean Cherry Season, China Arrivals to Peak in Jan.With Chile’s global fresh cherry exports expected to break records in the 2020/21 season, arrivals of Chilean cherries to China are projected to peak in the second and third weeks of January. December 30, 2020
Dan Siekman
With Cherry Exports Rising, Chilean Ambassador Visits Huizhan MarketChile’s ambassador to China visited Shanghai’s Huizhan Fruit and Vegetable Market this week, just as the 2020/21 Chilean cherry season is starting to heat up. December 10, 2020
Dan Siekman
Interpoma Connects 2020 Proves a Resounding SuccessThe first ever digital edition of Interpoma saw a range of presentations covering a diverse spectrum of topics relevant to the apple industry. December 09, 2020
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Walmart’s First Fresh Packing Center in China Opens in ShenzhenThe second half of 2020 saw Walmart China open its first fresh produce packing facility in Shenzhen, addressing consumer demand for pre-packaged fresh fruit and vegetables. December 04, 2020
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Shanghai’s Pudong Airport Strengthens Cargo Disinfection MeasuresInspections have been suspended at Pudong Airport’s cargo zone to ramp up safety measures after two workers apparently contracted COVID-19 from a cargo container. November 27, 2020
Emily F
First Sea Shipment of Chilean Blueberries Arrives in ShanghaiFollowing several weeks of air shipments, this season’s first sea shipment of Chilean blueberries arrived in China on Nov. 12. November 16, 2020
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