Driscoll's responds to critics questioning its food safety record.
The berry brand Driscoll's emphasizes that food safety is a fundamental priority for them. They ensure that all their fruit suppliers undergo regular, independent checks to verify compliance with

Driscoll's has backed its food safety measures following a report on pesticide testing.
The berry company Driscoll's has stated that its production is in "full compliance" with US food safety regulations, following a report in the US that suggested some strawberries sold under the

Vietnam is getting ready to export dragon fruit to the EU market, as the EU is expected to implement stricter limits on residues.
Vietnam is taking steps to ensure the continued export of dragon fruit to the European Union despite stricter regulations on food safety and pesticide residue. The Ministry of Agriculture and

The European Union is conducting audits of Thailand's residue controls for the export of fruits and vegetables.
The European Union's Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety is conducting an assessment of Thailand's pesticide residue control system for plant products, including fruit and vegetables.

Moldova destroyed 18.9 tonnes of imported pomegranates after detecting pesticides in them.
Border inspections in Moldova have identified a shipment of 18,900 kg of pomegranates that did not meet food safety requirements. The fruit was prevented from entering the market and destroyed,

91% of fruit and vegetable samples in Moldova comply with pesticide limits.
The majority of fruits and vegetables sold in stores and markets in the Republic of Moldova comply with pesticide regulations, as reported by the National Food Safety Agency (ANSA). Analysis of

The contaminated dill incident recurs in Moldova as 15 tons of imported herbs are destroyed.
On February 2, Moldova's National Agency for Food Safety (ANSA) reported the destruction of a 15-ton shipment of imported dill due to pesticide pencycuron levels exceeding safety limits, as

Coop is launching the new episodes of "To make a broccoli - Word to the jurors".
A ready-made dinner that hides additives and pesticides, complicated labels that can be misleading, home refrigerators turned into real crime scenes. In the three new episodes of "To Make a

"It is more environmentally friendly to identify resistance genes than to use pesticides."
Fig trees are one of the most resilient when it comes to surviving drought and extreme heat. However, figs are also one of the most perishable fruits, requiring careful handling during harvesting

Maison Thiriet and Bonduelle have collaborated to create a vegetable supply chain that is free from pesticide residues.
Yesterday, at the International Agriculture Show, Maison Thiriet, a frozen food industry leader, and the Bonduelle group, together with the OPLVERT and OPLINORD producers' organizations, announced

Toxic mandarins rejected due to pesticides are being illegally resold in Albania
A food safety incident has occurred in the Berat region of Albania, where 10 tons of mandarins contaminated with pesticides have been illegally reintroduced into the local market. The mandarins

Some of the quality challenges in the Peruvian ginger industry include: 1. Pesticide Residue: Ensuring that ginger is grown and processed according to strict regulations to minimize pesticide residue levels. 2. Storage and Transportation: Maintaining pr
Peru is once again experiencing a difficult ginger season, similar to last year. Crop yields are decreasing, and quality issues are impacting the supply. Two diseases, Erwinia and Ralstonia, have

FRUIT LOGISTICA Innovation Award: "Organic Raingrown Avocado", Eosta B.V., Netherlands has been nominated.
These avocados are grown using rainwater in regions where the natural conditions are ideal. They help solve the problem of water scarcity and make artificial fertilizers and pesticides

The first pesticide residue-free onion in Spain with ZERYA®
Commitment to sustainability: ZERYA® certification for onionMore. Go to the article

Before the strawberry season in Spain: digital innovations and concerns about a shortage of labor.
Spanish producers are preparing for another strawberry season. The Fresón de Palos cooperative from Huelva will be the first in the world to start using the ResiYou platform by Bayer, which helps

Szpeppered in Albania.
The European Food Safety System recently identified a high level of prohibited pesticides in fresh peppers from Albania during an import attempt into Slovenia. The pesticides found were

Russia has imposed a ban on the import of fresh produce from Armenia due to concerns about food safety.
Russia has imposed a ban on the import of fresh fruits and vegetables from Armenia, as announced by Rosselkhoznadzor to the Armenian Food Safety Inspectorate. This decision, which came into effect

The new government's legislation on agrichemicals must provide better protection for crops in the UK.
The NFU Fruit Forum panels at this year's Fruit Focus featured industry leaders discussing crop protection, sustainable pesticides, and future innovation in farming.More. Go to the article

Nowe wymagania dotyczące eksportu arbuzów z Maroka
The Moroccan watermelon campaign had just started when it was interrupted by Spanish claims of elevated levels of pesticide residues. This accusation led Moroccan food safety authorities to

Pesticides are measured by wearable sensors on the fruit
The concentration of pesticides in fruit and vegetables can be measured directly on the fruit. This is made possible by innovative technology based on cellulose acetate, developed by researchers

Pesticide residues: sample checks also mandatory for distribution
New obligations for organised distribution in the area of the control of harmful substances. As reported in an article in the Sole24Ore, from today 'the supermarket manager and the sales manager

Supermarkets ‘slow’ to embrace PCN-resistant potatoes
Despite talking a good game on sustainability and encouraging growers to reduce the use of pesticides, UK supermarkets have so far been slow to embrace PCN-resistant varieties of potato. This was

Onion 5G: new technologies guarantee excellent quality, high shelf life and savings on pesticides
It lasts longer and requires less pesticides. It is also much tastier according to Gustav Leonhardt, winner of Chef of the Year 2021 and Sweden’s representative in the Bocuse d‘Or 2024. The 5G

Citrus fruits, double standards for residue control in Spain
The European Union requires stringent values in terms of pesticide residues in citrus fruits in order to have a high level of safety and sustainability. However, according to the Unió lauradora

Pesticides, safe residues in 99.3% of fruit and vegetables
Highly innovative and lower impact agrochemicals, but also extremely careful agriculture in the use of resources and technical means, with positive effects on both the environment and food safety.