𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐧𝐚𝐚𝐚𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐮𝐝 𝐢𝐧…𝐝𝐫𝐮𝐦𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥…𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐚!!!

Posted on by Cesare Varallo
Vendor arranging napa cabbage and bok choy at a busy market stall

Chinese authorities have initiated inspections of perishable vegetables after reports emerged of formaldehyde being used to preserve Chinese cabbage during transport in Hebei. Investigations confirmed unlawful practices, leading to increased market testing and restrictions on affected consignments.

Matcha on the food fraud heatmap?

Posted on by Cesare Varallo

Japan's green tea exports surged to 13,125 tonnes in FY2025, with a 42% increase in volume and a more than doubled value to ¥84.7 billion, largely driven by growing matcha demand. The shift from sencha to tencha is supported by government subsidies, yet challenges include an aging workforce and price pressures, raising concerns about potential adulteration in the market.