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- Gulf consumers lose confidence>
Gulf consumers lose confidence
by Tom Joyce 21 May 2013 Other Products
According to a new study from Nielsen, many consumers in the Gulf are more concerned about personal finances and job prospects than they were last year
- Saudi export ban creates openings>
Saudi export ban creates openings
by Tom Joyce 24 September 2012
Saudi Arabia's decision to halt exports of certain products has provided new opportunities for other Gulf-based growers
- Driscoll's targets further expansion>
Driscoll's targets further expansion
by Mike Knowles 5 March 2012 Berries
Company amends name to reflect wider geographical reach, following production base enlargement and new market development
- Ethiopia exports organic bananas>
Ethiopia exports organic bananas
by Tom Joyce 6 February 2012
The African country has shipped its first organic bananas, and Europe and the Middle East are the main targets for the future
- Saudi set to halt veg exports>
Saudi set to halt veg exports
by Tom Joyce 13 January 2012 Potatoes
In a bid to conserve its dwindling water resources, the Kingdom will cease exports of vegetables in September this year
- Saudi mulls ban on Egyptian veg>
Saudi mulls ban on Egyptian veg
by Tom Joyce 19 September 2011 Peppers & Squashes
Following the discovery of insecticides that exceeded MRLs, Saudi Arabia is considering a ban on Egyptian peppers and strawberries
- Express service connects two Easts>
Express service connects two Easts
by Tom Joyce 16 June 2011
A new express service from Nippon Yusen Kaisha and Hanjin Shipping is set to link the Far East and the Middle East
- UAE acts following Saudi sewage report>
UAE acts following Saudi sewage report
by Tom Joyce 10 June 2011
A report from the Saudi municipal council that farmers are using sewage water for irrigation has led to a ban by the UAE
- Protests impact trade in Persian Gulf>
Subscribers onlyProtests impact trade in Persian Gulf
by Tom Joyce 22 March 2011
Produce is being re-routed to unaffected markets as a result of the protests in the Gulf, causing big price fluctuations
- Jordan regains access to Saudi Arabia>
Jordan regains access to Saudi Arabia
by Mike Knowles 1 November 2010
The Saudi Arabian government has reportedly said it will allow Jordanian fruit and vegetables entry into the market
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