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Sector | Food safety

Egypt intensifies food safety inspections, issuing over 2,000 export permits in one week

Australia launches research project to combat apple scab and fungicide resistance

Fake documents found in import of Pakistani mandarins to Uzbekistan: pest discovered in shipment

Croatia, Czech Republic, Italy, and Lithuania ban the import of Albanian citrus

Climate-adapted mandarin varieties developed to reduce global losses

Cucumber-linked Salmonella outbreak reaches 100 cases across 23 U.S. states

Australia takes steps to eradicate tomato brown rugose fruit virus in South Australia

Tomato potato psyllid detected in Victoria, growers urged to monitor crops

Penn State initiative boosts workforce retention and food safety for specialty crop farmers

Victoria confirms tomato potato psyllid presence, bolsters pest management efforts

USDA expands citrus greening quarantine areas in California to curb spread

Portugal’s ASAE seizes 24 tons of fruit in labeling crackdown in Algarve

New fresh papaya addendum provides certainty around food safety

Texas A&M researchers tackle zebra chip disease with new approach to reduce pesticide use

Study explores potential of parasitic wasp to control papaya mealybug in Africa

Vegetable sales banned in Ghana's western region amid cholera outbreak

2024 Edward Turner Horticulture Grant awarded to Massey University researcher

Dominican Republic eradicates Mediterranean fruit fly with sterile insect technique

South Korea tightens tomato export measures to Japan over leafminer concerns

Quarantine measures imposed after Queensland fruit fly detected in Willagee and Palmyra

The onion industry calls for fairer outbreak investigations and clearer communication

E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s onions ends with 104 cases and 1 death

Recalls issued for cucumbers, greens, and kale kits due to contamination risks

Ausveg updates on $5M national response to tomato brown rugose fruit virus in South Australia

USDA expands and adjusts Mexican fruit fly quarantines in Texas citrus regions

Tunisia addresses potato shortage with seasonal production and crackdown on speculation

Student develops pH-responsive biodegradable packaging to signal food spoilage

4Earth Farms recalls vegetable medleys and carrots over E. coli contamination risk

Listeria risk prompts enoki mushroom recall in Canada

Cucumbers and organic carrots recalled over salmonella and E. coli risks

Defra delays checks on Irish goods to Great Britain until after 2024

U.S. food recalls surge over listeria and E. coli contamination concerns

CFIA error leads to rescinded recall of Church Brothers green onions

Fall armyworm confirmed in Northland, growers urged to monitor crops

"The probability of (ToBRFV) virus transmission with Nesi is practically null"

Morrisons recalls crushed garlic over microbiological safety risk

Grenada warns farmers of TR4 threat to banana industry

Alarming study on the impact of EU's ban of active substances on Moroccan agriculture

E. coli outbreak linked to California carrot farm spurs recall and CDC warning

Shopian farmers boost yields with disease-resistant kufri potato varieties

IJOOZ strengthens Egypt operations with key business development appointment

Florida develops greening-resistant grapefruit hybrids to aid citrus recovery

Almond growers urged to act early against pests during hull split

Cyprus faces urgent threat as vector for devastating citrus disease detected

Grimmway Farms recalls organic carrots over E. coli outbreak concerns

Gamma radiation facility in Uttar Pradesh to boost food preservation

Product recall issued over potential salmonella contamination, CFIA investigation underway

NFSA reports extensive inspections and export activities in latest update

Organic industry warns of risks from proposed gene-editing label changes

Salmonella outbreak prompts Great Falls schools to halt fresh produce

Belize to classify citrus greening as national disaster to protect agriculture

South Australia battles fruit fly outbreaks to protect $1.3 billion horticulture industry

SA fruit industry launches pest monitoring centre to fight invasive threats

Colombia implements measures to combat devastating banana fungus TR4

Thailand enhances fruit export practices to meet international standards

Jamaica citrus producer hit by disease and shrinking farmland

HH Fresh Trading recalls enoki mushrooms due to listeria risk

Taipei withdraws 18 fruit and vegetable varieties due to excessive pesticide residues

Niue launches beetle biocontrol to combat invasive air potato vine

Indonesia awaits BPOM safety evaluation on Shine Muscat grapes

Southwest Michigan potato season characterized by early planting, pest challenges, late blight

Singapore and Indonesia assure Shine Muscat grape safety amid pesticide concerns

Multistate E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's onions: CDC update

UK and Europe face potato harvest challenges amid heavy rainfall and crop diseases

Antigua and Barbuda launches initiative to control sweet potato weevil

Victoria's $15.9 million horticultural netting program fully allocated

Egypt's agriculture adapts to climate challenges with smart practices

NFSA boosts food safety in Egypt, sweet potatoes and pomegranates lead exports

Thai FDA to intensify fruit and vegetable screening after toxic residues found

Australian tomato industry faces $20 million loss due to virus outbreak

Colorado-grown onions not linked to E. Coli outbreak

California eradicates invasive fruit fly species, protecting agriculture

Joint campaign targets peach fly in Tihama's mango and guava crops

Fatal E. coli outbreak linked to yellow onions prompts recall and fast-food changes

CBP seizes over 14,000 pounds of prohibited fruit at Pharr Bridge to protect US agriculture

Imported shine muscat grapes in Thailand exceed legal pesticide limits

Taylor Farms recalls onions over E. coli fears amid McDonald's-linked outbreak

Church Brothers Farms recall green onions due to possible salmonella contamination

95% of air samples free from detectable pesticides

Taiwan's satellite tech fights banana fungus in Guatemala and Belize

St. Kitts distributes thousands of banana, plantain suckers to boost local farming

Nigeria tackles ginger blight with N1.6bn intervention

Elad Mardix, CEO of Clarifruit:

"We're creating one, standardized language to evaluate quality across entire fresh produce value chain.”

US and Australian experts discuss potato disease management

Dell and Moyo launch AI-powered drone to combat crop diseases in South Africa

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Central American countries warned about locust outbreaks threatening crops

Between 11,000 and 14,000 daily buyers at the Johannesburg fresh produce market in City Deep

Photo report Joburg Market: “This is about food security. You can’t wait for political stability”

A new solution for enhanced food safety and FSMA 204 compliance

New report sheds light on Salmonella outbreak in Canada four years ago

Egypt and New Zealand sign food safety agreement

Impact of climate change on pest spread in Kenya

APHIS' role in enhancing SPS regulations and food security

Strengthening agricultural practices and trade in Africa

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APHIS seeks public input on citrus import risk from Botswana

Recall alert: Jacks and the Green Sprouts alfalfa products linked to listeria risk

Agriculture surveillance program for citrus disease in South Africa

Smuggled onions from China seized in the Philippines

South Africa ramps up citrus disease surveillance amid EU trade dispute

Cadmium levels raise concerns for Thai durian exports to China

Outbreak of Salmonella umbilo linked to Italian rocket affects multiple countries

Uncovering wild banana diversity in Southeast Asia

$3.5 million for research on organic produce coatings using essential oils

Harmful chemicals found in Albanian peppers

Leadership change coming for Center for Produce Safety

Pioneer Valley, Massachusetts farmers face soil disease challenge

Virus-hit tomatoes are safe to eat according to food authority

Assistance hub opens in South Australia amid tomato virus outbreak

New Covent Garden Market part one

"We're in a different world now where everything is about service and so fast-paced"