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Among the key requirements of the rule are new certification documentation for organic imports and the certification of brokers, handlers, and storage facilities handling unsealed produce The rule also changes labeling requirements for non-retail packaging and makes on-site inspections more robust and consistent

The SOE rule is the biggest update to USDA organic regulations since they were first published in 2000, and its aim is to bolster organic integrity and consumer confidence in the USDA organic seal by supporting strong organic control systems, improving farm-tomarket traceability, increasing import oversight authority, and providing robust enforcement of organic regulations

Organic Produce Summit 2023 is a two- day event designed to bring together organic fresh produce growers, shippers and processors with retailers and buying organizations from across North America

The session focused on the new SOE rule is the second of five educational sessions and a pair of keynotes available for attendees OPS 2023 will also include a selection of field tours for retailers and buyers, a gala opening night reception, and a sold-out trade show floor featuring over 170 producers and processors of organic fresh produce from across North America and around the globe Additionally, several new activities are planned for OPS attendees, including a special cocktail event prior to the opening reception – for those new to the industry or attending their first OPS GN

Hi & Fi Asia China Returns with Additional Components

The leading health and food ingredients trade show, Hi & Fi Asia China, is returning June 19 to 21 in Shanghai

The show offers end-to-end insights into the entire ingredient supply chain – from research to product formulation and commercialisation, through to packaging and brand development

June

This year, the show joins forces with Health Expo, Propak China & FoodPak, Starch Expo, Natural & Health Products Exhibition and Plant-Based Food to bring all food ingredient solutions under one roof

China remains an extremely competitive market with improving ingredient quality and continues to offer global food and health ingredients professionals a cost-effective strategy to generate revenue

Hi China is the dedicated area for sourcing health and natural ingredients With more than 1,000 leading local exhibitors, Hi China is the largest meeting place for the health ingredients industry in China

Fi Asia-China offers access to a wide selection of leading food and beverage ingredients suppliers who will be on hand to meet your market demands GN

July