Sector | Food safety
Summerfruit season ends with mixed returns
Kenya drafts new rules for potato and sweet potato seeds
not to be confused with ToBRFV
French Food Safety Agency warns of 'new' ToBFV tomato virus
Kashmir apple growers warn of crop risk from substandard pesticides
Thai ministers address durian export dispute after BY2 contamination
Brazil campaign urges stronger control to curb citrus greening
Chemical use in Bangladesh pineapple farming raises health concerns
Excess pesticide levels found in Turkish cucumbers
Agrícola Perichán acquired a sorting machine to process up to 20 tons per hour
"These are difficult times in the tomato sector, with significant production losses due to ToBRFV"
Getting ready for the FSMA 204 deadline
Daily Veggies Enoki mushrooms recalled for Listeria risk
At CREA OFA in Acireale
Edible anti-fungal coatings under study to protect citrus fruit post-harvest
Citrus Tristeza Virus detected in Gozo, infected trees to be destroyed
Himachal apple industry at risk from unquarantined plant imports
Growers concerned but praise response to fruit fly discovery in Auckland
North Carolina strawberry growers monitor new Neo-P disease threat
Wireworm threat spreads in UK potato crops
EU strawberry group reviews steps to improve access to phytosanitary products
Orange production drops in Gorkha amid drought and disease challenges
Vietnam durian prices fall amid China’s stricter import rules
Auckland maintains fruit movement controls to prevent fruit fly spread
Vietnam's fruit exports to China drop 43% due to stricter safety checks
Jammu and Kashmir expands apple storage and market access
Latvian farmers worried about Russian cucumbers in local markets
Moyca joins project to grow table grapes without pesticide and fungicide residues
HLB citrus disease detected in Arizona for the first time
Vietnam expands agro-forestry exports to EU market
AKT Trading recalls vegetable products over botulism risk
Portugal gains approval to export lemons to Brazil
Northern Territory leads Australian mango production
Farms Digital: Compagnie Fruitière’s new technology subsidiary
“Our farm's software makes banana growing more efficient”
Maison Thiriet and Bonduelle partner for a pesticide residue-free vegetable supply chain
Tests carried out by Ecofarm Storti
"Ozone confirmed to be effective against ToBRFV"
Food safety crackdown: thousands of inspections, export surge, and a surprise comeback
Toxic mandarins illegally resold in Albania after pesticide rejection
Brazil tightens import rules to protect citrus from Portuguese lemon pests
Fruit fly outbreak devastates Adelaide Hills fig farmers
Vietnam faces 130 EU warnings over pesticide residues and food safety violations
Natural gum and light technology extend fresh produce shelf life, reduce food waste
Mathematical modelling predicts strategies to prevent citrus greening spread in Europe
The six advantages of biological pest and disease control
South Auckland fruit fly eradication costs $2.4 million
impacting organic growers
Queensland fruit fly outbreak triggers trade ban
$6.9 billion economic impact and disease challenges
Florida citrus industry advocates for support
Jesús Pardines, of Orifruit: "The Verna is reaching 40-50% higher prices than the Fino"
"Good-sized oranges with no thrips problems are fetching fairly good prices at source"
New Brazilian device targets post-harvest fruit losses with advanced heat monitoring
Peruvian banana export volume and value decreased in January
Vietnam's fruit and vegetable exports drop 17% as durian shipments face regulatory hurdles
Car tire chemicals found in one-third of vegetables sold in Switzerland
Saint Lucia combats Black Sigatoka with $555,000 aid and new strategies for banana farmers
USDA establishes statewide quarantine in Mississippi to prevent citrus greening spread
Brussels urges extension of EU pesticide ban to include imported products
New Zealand enforces restrictions after second Oriental fruit fly detection in Auckland
Biosecurity operation launched in Auckland after Oriental fruit fly detected in Birkdale
Warming winters increase corn flea beetle threat, endangering New England sweet corn yields
Wenceslao Martínez, of Agro Rincón:
"Avocado mealybug infestation has become so severe that some growers have had to abandon their avocado orchards"
La Unió asks the Ministry of Agriculture for a biological control strategy to manage the "Scirtothrips aurantii" quarantine pest
Pesticides found in Russian cucumbers at Polish border
Taiwan extends 100% inspection on Vietnamese durian as global import rules tighten
"A major relief for the pome fruit sector"
Lyon Administrative Court suspends ban on Pledge
Thai durians maintain 57% share in China as food safety measures tighten
Golden potato nematode found in Dominican Republic, posing threat to potato and tomato crops
Ambrosia beetle threatens Malaga and Granada avocado farms, government responds
Kashmir apple growers alarmed by misbranded pesticides, demand stricter enforcement
Helmut Leili, Rob Kooijmans, Martin Rohleder - Flavour Shield
Ozone tech disinfects palletized and non-washable produce in a closed environment
New York grape growers fight pests and climate challenges with research
Jamaica's citrus prices soar amid global shortage and disease outbreak
Edible biofilm from food waste doubles strawberry shelf life
Mango twig tip dieback threatens Northern Territory growers as yields plummet
Dr. George Sundin advances fire blight and bacterial canker research with $1M USDA grant
Victoria urges public to report brown marmorated stink bug near ports to prevent crop damage
Oregon State University develops integrated strategies to combat spotted wing drosophila
Ukraine blocks imported lettuce due to quarantine pest detection
China’s auramine O testing slows Vietnam’s durian exports, prices drop 60-70%
José Antonio González, from pepeRaf:
"Hybrid ribbed tomatoes were already available in late October, but our clients have been asking for the real Raf since January"
Apple canker study finds mycorrhizal fungi reduce tree mortality by 50% in orchards
Ifapa is studying using reptiles for biological pest control in Almeria's greenhouses
Namibia reviews South African vegetable import ban, potential impact on SACU trade stability
Canada considers lowering tebuconazole residue limit on grapes, impacting U.S. imports
Nepal boosts agricultural exports with new pest treatment training and facilities
Minister warns pesticide ban could lead to crop failure and black-market trade
Florida citrus growers urge funding to fight greening disease, support marketing efforts
FAO warns of rising pest risks for Cambodia's mango farmers
Jorge García Monfort, of García Ballester:
"There is high demand and an eager search for mandarins in the fields"
Katunga Fresh update
Australian growers stunned by ToBRFV greenhouse clearance
Tomato brown rugose fruit virus outbreak shuts down northern Victoria glasshouse
Goulburn Murray Valley fruit fly populations could rise over 600% as funding cuts loom
Jean-Marc Goachet, CTIFL:
A combination of solutions to offset the withdrawal of a product
Black thrips infestation affects up to 50% of chili crops in Khammam district
D. Effe T. recalls Lemon Delight and Tartlet with Forest Fruits in Ontario over Salmonella risk
FDA recalls broccoli florets sold at Walmart due to listeria risk
No new Oriental fruit fly detections in Auckland as monitoring continues
Mandarin oranges in Malaysia face scrutiny over pesticide levels, experts reassure safety
Early fall armyworm emergence threatens maize and sweet corn in New Zealand
Tomato virus outbreak halts operations at Victorian glasshouse
Fungal disease threatens apple harvest in Papua New Guinea's Menyamya district
Enhanced ozone treatment system for fresh produce launched
Queensland fruit fly outbreak in glynde leads to quarantine and homegrown produce restrictions
Tanzania experts collaborate on strategy to control banana bunchy top virus outbreak
Research seeks more efficient, accurate virus detection in berries and leafy greens
Zespri reaches $24.1 million settlement for Crown Garnet mice incident
Florida's orange growers face record-low harvest amid citrus greening and climate challenges
Also for Clavibacter and CGMMV
Don't forget to order test kits for ToBRFV
Southern Kaduna ginger farmers face crisis after fungal disease devastates crops
China's new Auramine O testing delays Vietnamese durian exports, causing price drops
ToBRFV detected in Victorian tomatoes from South Australia, trade suspended
Malaysia inspects mandarin oranges for pesticide residues before Chinese New Year
$150,000 USDA grant funds AI system to rapidly detect Salmonella in onions
Photo report:
“Pesticide-free produce sells itself in Thailand”
Queensland fruit fly outbreak in Glynde triggers 15km quarantine zone
Indian River State college team annotates Asian citrus psyllid genome to fight citrus greening
$5M allocated for eradication rugose from Victoria, Australia
Kenya deploys parasitoid wasp to combat papaya mealybug
Chinese garlic persists in Indian markets despite 2014 ban, raising health concerns
USDA allocates $129.2 million to combat exotic fruit fly outbreaks and protect $14.8 billion industry
Philippines launches logistics office to improve food security and supply chain
IFPA reacts to FDA prevention strategy
Preventing enteric viral outbreaks in fresh and frozen berries
No new sightings of oriental fruit fly in south Auckland after initial detection
EU food alerts rise in 2024, with false claims impacting Moroccan exports and Spanish retailers
Jamaica invests $100 million in cold storage to boost food security and stabilize prices
Vietnamese durian exports hit by China's stricter standards, 170 tons recalled
Australia: ToBRFV detected in Victorian glasshouse after seedling transfer
Thailand to resume durian exports to China after BY2 contamination tests
Brazil's citrus sector faces uncertainty as orange production declines
New Zealand maintains fruit movement restrictions to prevent Oriental fruit fly establishment
Major concerns surrounding Albert Heijn blueberry recall
Vitor Santos - Santos & Pereira