
Sector | Food safety


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

Oregon State University develops integrated strategies to combat spotted wing drosophila

Ukraine blocks imported lettuce due to quarantine pest detection

Victoria urges public to report brown marmorated stink bug near ports to prevent crop damage

China’s auramine O testing slows Vietnam’s durian exports, prices drop 60-70%

"Hybrid ribbed tomatoes were already available in late October, but our clients have been asking for the real Raf since January"

Rising regulatory costs increase pressure on California lettuce growers, up 1366% since 2006

Apple canker study finds mycorrhizal fungi reduce tree mortality by 50% in orchards

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

Ifapa is studying using reptiles for biological pest control in Almeria's greenhouses

Minister warns pesticide ban could lead to crop failure and black-market trade

"There is high demand and an eager search for mandarins in the fields"

Florida citrus growers urge funding to fight greening disease, support marketing efforts

FAO warns of rising pest risks for Cambodia's mango farmers

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

A combination of solutions to offset the withdrawal of a product

Black thrips infestation affects up to 50% of chili crops in Khammam district

FDA recalls broccoli florets sold at Walmart due to listeria risk

No new Oriental fruit fly detections in Auckland as monitoring continues

D. Effe T. recalls Lemon Delight and Tartlet with Forest Fruits in Ontario over Salmonella risk

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

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

“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

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

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

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

Major concerns surrounding Albert Heijn blueberry recall

New Zealand maintains fruit movement restrictions to prevent Oriental fruit fly establishment

"The future of the Rocha pear will depend on the management of two diseases that are threatening the sector"

Thailand's durian exports face disruption as China enforces stricter safety tests

Philippines falls to fourth in banana exports due to TR4 and weather impacts

Thailand tightens durian export screening after China halts imports over contamination concerns

Türkiye destroys 400 tons of diseased potatoes returned from Tunisia

"Food security and the loss of regional cycles are at stake"

Oriental fruit fly discovery in Auckland prompts biosecurity measures to protect horticulture

KIWIK returns from January 13th to 19th, 2025

Vietnam addresses compliance issues in durian and jackfruit exports to China and E.U.

Thai durian shipment denied entry to China over missing BY2 health certificate

University of Florida develops genetically edited citrus trees to combat greening disease

Alico exits Florida citrus farming amid declining production and hurricane impacts

Biosecurity New Zealand intensifies response to Oriental fruit fly detection in Auckland

Study traces global spread and economic impact of powdery mildew in blueberries

Cyprus intensifies efforts to protect citrus industry from Asian citrus psyllid threat

CDC concludes Salmonella outbreak linked to Mexican cucumbers with 113 cases reported

"We are now facing a drop in volumes that will hopefully lead to higher prices"

Parasitic wasp aids in controlling papaya mealybug in East Africa

Edible coating from onion skins boosts freshness and cuts plastic use

Japan develops near-infrared technology to extend produce freshness and reduce waste

Biosecurity New Zealand enforces controls in Papatoetoe after Oriental fruit fly detection

Pakistan's cold storage sector threatened by commercial tariff classification

Viral video shows birds pecking at vegetables in Walmart

Biosecurity New Zealand intensifies response to Oriental fruit fly detection in Auckland

Paraguay seeks to export mangoes to Chile

Braga Fresh issues advisory for expired Marketside broccoli florets over Listeria risk

Sweet potato virus crisis in Barbados causes yield losses and price hikes

EU doubles inspections on Vietnamese durians over pesticide residue violations

The Samurai wasp: A new ally against the diabolical bedbug?

Albania addresses pesticide concerns in clementine exports to uphold EU standards

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
