Sector | Food safety
Over 37,000 tons of fruits and vegetables imported to Kaliningrad in April
Lidl recalls Alesto fruit bars over plastic risk
Protecting New Zealand’s potatoes with strong biosecurity
U.S. citrus industry secures federal disease research funding
Fruit Dôme thyme recalled for E. coli contamination
French hazelnut sector calls on MEPs to honor their commitments on acetamiprid
"Developing ToBRFV resistant cultivars is the most viable and sustainable solution"
Goulburn Valley faces fruit fly threat as funding ends
Hak greens recalled in Canada over rubber contamination
Imported produce in Kyrgyzstan undergoes strict safety checks
Tyre additive residues found in over 30% of fruit and vegetables consumed in Switzerland
Tiger Brands settles listeriosis class action
Due to phytosanitary violations, shipments of fresh produce were returned to their countries of origin
Rosselkhoznadzor blocks over 150 tonnes of cabbage and mango at Russian-Kazakh border
Philippines seizes 34 tons of smuggled contaminated onions from China
Takeo province bans Vietnamese durian imports
China extends checkpoint hours for Thai durian imports
Australia approves Vietnamese pomelo imports
Azerbaijan bans Turkmen tomatoes over virus
LGMA strengthens lettuce safety standards
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee professor secures $1.5M for citrus disease research
Early strawberry season begins in Western Ukraine with high prices
Hazardous pesticide levels found in Kathmandu vegetables
New guide helps citrus growers detect early pest signs
Frankfurt Airport:
"Border control point bears special responsibility for phytosanitary safety throughout Europe"
Thailand targets safer fruit exports to China
Victorian growers seek $1m to save GMV fruit fly program
Tomatoes recalled in multiple states over salmonella risk
Spinach peptides fight citrus and potato diseases
Fruit fly outbreak hits olive growers in Tacna and Arica
Florida citrus faces challenges from weather and disease
Insect research supports pest control in Africa
32 tons of tomatoes from Turkey rejected at Georgian border due to pest contamination
French Apple Pear Association
Apple harvest likely to be reduced by 10 to 30% because of rosy apple aphid
Taiwan blocks U.S. avocado shipments over excess cadmium levels
Snack mix recalled for undeclared almonds
Mauna Loa recalls macadamias over undeclared nuts
Leadership Class gets primer in FSMA 204
New fungal disease threatens Arkansas strawberry crops
Moth vine threatens citrus crops in Riverina
Topco recalls 1L orange juice over taste complaints
Martinelli recalls apple juice over patulin risk
California expands citrus quarantine as HLB threat grows
Brazil sees 40% drop in HLB psyllids but resistance remains a concern
Taylor Farms says it wasn’t the source of E. Coli outbreak in Romaine lettuce
Harvest NYC recalls enoki mushrooms over listeria risk
South Africa hosts G20 agriculture talks in Durban
Vietnam durian exports slump amid stricter Chinese inspections
Florida orange crop shows hopeful recovery
Branch rot threatens Brazilian citrus under heat and drought stress
California growers warn of pest risks after avocado inspection halt
Lawsuits filed over E. coli outbreak linked to Taylor Farms
South Korea reviews GMO potato imports under U.S. pressure
Tuta Absoluta outbreak drives up tomato prices in Nigeria
First Chilean organic grapes under Systems Approach have arrived in the U.S.
Indonesia and New Zealand revise onion export rules
EPA approves new crop protection tool from BioWorks
"Do not confuse our cultivated asparagus with so-called wild asparagus!"
Florida releases six new citrus varieties with improved HLB tolerance
Azerbaijan bans tomato imports from Iran's Hadi Porreza
Marketside celery recalled over possible listeria contamination
Agragene and associates team up on SWD pest control
Hai Duong nears spring vegetable target with 9,800 hectares planted
Birkdale fruit fly controls lifted after no further detections
Pests and weather hit Banaganapalli mango crop
China approves import of Argentine nuts under new protocol
Aldi recalls baby potatoes over undeclared milk allergen
Benjamin Singh (Food Freshly) on ensuring food safety
"Fresh approach is needed to stem the tide of food borne illnesses"
Kyrgyzstan strengthens phytosanitary inspection of imported fruit and vegetables
South Africa cuts Medfly by 73% through sterile insect program
Philippine produce gains access to Russian market
IVIA evaluates reflective plastics for thrips control in citrus trees in Valencia
Vietnam's durian exports slump due to stricter import rules
U.S. updates avocado import rules over pest risk
France, Spain, Italy and Portugal meet to discuss the future of European apple and pear production
APHIS expands risk-based sampling for Mexican lettuce imports
Albania classifies strawberries as high-risk, tightens border checks
Thailand seeks longer checkpoint hours to ease Durian export delays
ABGC officially restarts surveillance to safeguard Australia’s banana industry
Tuta absoluta outbreak hits Kano, cuts production and raises prices
China eases durian checks at Laos border to reduce delays
Hans Meiring
Under the microscope, new-generation nets show their secret
Ring Rot detected in Polish potato imports to Great Britain
U.S. expands sampling for Mexican lettuce imports
Fruit fly quarantine extended, red zone reduced in Western Australia
Biocaptur
"This spring, I'll be the one deciding how long my tomato campaign lasts, and not the 'Tuta'"
Spinach and salad recalled in Australia over E. coli detection
Orange juice production drops as disease and climate hit crops
Russia to audit Ecuador’s banana certification system
Virginia ends spotted lanternfly quarantine in Albemarle County
ABGC recommences surveillance to safeguard Australia's banana industry
DRONSafe project showcases safe, sustainable drone use for crop protection in Valencia
"Biocontrol solutions are showing positive outcomes in Morocco"
La Unió
Valencian tomato growers struggle with rising costs and 'Tuta absoluta' control
Fresh Salad Co recalls spinach and rocket products over E. coli risk
HDG Survey Group, Bas Lok:
“Correct data collection is crucial to predictive AI applications’ value”
India advances heat- and disease-tolerant tomato lines
The Carota Novella di Ispica PGI consortium calls for more checks on importers
Press tour to get to know Sicilian branded carrots
Moroccan peppers arriving via Spain were recalled in Germany over pesticide levels
Kakiforum 2025
Kaki sector seeks effective pest control to curb 30% production losses
Vietnam fruit and vegetable exports decline on China durian rules
Indian legislators raise concerns over apple imports and pesticide quality
Bongabon mayor urges halt to onion imports during harvest season
Queensland fruit fly in mailed produce prompts WA biosecurity alert
Thailand expects smooth durian exports as production rises 37%
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