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US: Industry takes stock on food safety, PTI [Produce Traceability Initiative]
The Packer: If there is a “Holy Grail†of produce safety, it is a kill step that would remove any threat of pathogens on fresh produce.
Read Article →NZ: Traceability key for China trade
Stuff Business Day: In short, New Zealand producers and exporters need to get really serious about the “T” word. Traceability in its fullest sense: The capacity to track and trace every batch of a product (and perhaps every item in the batch) for rapid recall if needed, and to provide discerning consumers with all the answers about the product when it is on offer to them.
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AU: Cherry producers combat fakes
The Examiner: Tasmanian cherry producers Reid Fruits have advised customers how to identify its packaging in a bid to combat counterfeiting in Hong Kong and China.
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AU: Symbio Laboratories joins the drive for fresh produce safety
Symbio Laboratories has become a proud supporter of the Fresh Produce Safety Centre Australia & New Zealand as a Bronze level supporter.
David Phillips, CEO of Symbio Laboratories said, “As a proponent of ensuring that Australia continues to produce and supply the highest quality fresh produce domestically, and in the global marketplace, Symbio Laboratories is proud to support the FPSC in its mission to provide the industry with the information it needs to enhance the safety and quality of fruit and vegetablesâ€
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AU: Chemical security
Australian National Security: Terrorists can use chemicals found in everyday products to make powerful homemade explosives and toxic weapons. Approximately 40,000 chemicals are approved for use in Australia.
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Masterclass: Building capability and safety in fresh produce; Hobart AU
A masterclass was hosted in Hobart on 30 November 2016 by two food safety research centres— the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture Food Safety Centre, and the Fresh Produce Safety Centre Australia & New Zealand.
Read Article →AU: Updated Safe Food Australia guide now available
FSANZ: Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) today released the third edition of Safe Food Australia.
Safe Food Australia is a guide to the food safety standards in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code.
Read Article →US: Meat, not fresh produce, raises consumer food safety concerns
The Packer: Consumers are much more concerned about raw chicken and raw beef being contaminated than raw fruits and vegetables, according to a new food safety survey.
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MX: Avocado extract can help prevent a foodborne bacterial illness
Knowridge Science Report: A recent study published in the Journal of Food Science found that extracts and isolated compounds from avocado seeds can potentially be used as a natural additive incorporated into ready-to-eat foods.
Read Article →NZ: High performing horticulture needs a skilled workforce
Rural News Group: Horticulture and viticulture are, together, New Zealand’s fourth-largest export industry. To maintain this growth and high performance requires two things: labour for harvest and pruning and internationally accredited assurance programmes.
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