Being the second most populated country in the world, China is also the largest producer of agri-foods worldwide (about 1,095 million metric tonnes), and the largest importer of agricultural products. This makes China one of the world’s largest producers and consumers of food, hence facing the immense responsibility of ensuring the safety of its food supply. Recognizing the critical role food safety plays in public health and international trade, China has built a strong legal framework, centered on the Food Safety Law of the People’s Republic of China (FSL).

A pioneering international team of researchers, led by UWE Bristol, has become the first to use an extrusion-based 3D food printer to successfully create multi-ingredient, nutritionally balanced, and visually appealing meals specifically designed for individuals with dysphagia (swallowing difficulties).
This breakthrough exemplifies how advances in 3D food printing technology are enabling scientists to craft innovative foods. By experimenting with textures and flavors, this field of food science resonates with the global focus on health-conscious eating and culinary customization.

Natural disasters such as hurricanes, floods, wildfires, earthquakes, and power outages can devastate food service establishments and disrupt food supply chains, compromising food safety and posing severe health risks. Recovery after these events requires strict adherence to food safety protocols to prevent contamination, spoilage, and foodborne illnesses. These processes should be well-defined and systematized with the implementation of a thorough Business Continuity Plan (BCP) for food industries. Here we have come up with a suite of food safety measures to be included within a Business Continuity Plan (BCP) to provide essential steps and guidelines food service establishments and food businesses should follow after natural disasters to ensure public safety and maintain compliance with food safety standards.