Sector | Food safety
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CFIA error leads to rescinded recall of Church Brothers green onions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
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
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