Middle East news archive – Page 31
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ArticleIsraeli spraying concerns Gaza growers
The spraying of pesticides on Palestinian farmlands near the border of the Gaza Strip threatens crops including melons, watermelons and okra, say farmers
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ArticleEmirates adds to perishable solutions
Emirates SkyCargo has launched Emirates SkyFresh, tailored solutions to guarantee the freshness of perishable products throughout their airfreight journey
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ArticleEgypt fights Saudi pepper ban
A delegation from Egypt will attempt to resolve the current Saudi pepper ban when it visits the Kingdom next week
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ArticleChina explores new Egyptian imports
Chinese companies are visiting Cairo next week to investigate the potential for a wider range of agricultural imports from Egypt
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ArticleGBC2017 lays down berry health challenge
More than 400 delegates attended Global Berry Congress 2017 in Rotterdam, a record attendance for the annual event
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ArticleBob Geldof buys stake in Blue Skies
Rock star known for political activism in Africa buys stake in ethical fruit business as Blue Skies looks to expand on the continent
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ArticleSaudi Arabia celebrates Turkish citrus
Sales of Turkish citrus in Saudi Arabia jumped 39 per cent in 2016
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ArticlePremium European Kiwi hails successes
The campaign to promote European kiwifruit in the markets of Canada, the UAE and China has enjoyed significant results in its first 16 months including an increase in exports
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ArticleBayWa in 'ground-breaking' UAE project
Germany’s BayWa and Al Dahra expand their value chain with €30m agribusiness in Abu Dhabi
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ArticleZespri inks Iranian statement of intent
Agreement recognises Middle East nation’s potential as a kiwifruit supplier and consumer market
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ArticleUgly produce hits UAE shelves
Efforts to reduce waste are multiplying in the UAE, with Spinneys the first retailer to offer a range of misshapen produce
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ArticleSpanish port strike to go ahead
Industrial action over labour law reforms threatens to disrupt fruit exports in the coming weeks
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ArticleAlternative sources need support
Southern Europe’s cold snap forced importers to turn to North Africa for many vegetables, but better preparation is essential if future shortages are to be avoided
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ArticleUAE and Belgium to boost ties
Bilateral trade between the UAE and Belgium has grown rapidly, and is set for a further boost with talks of increased cooperation between the countries
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ArticleElite Agro secures blueberry rights
Abu Dhabi-based Elite Agro has signed a licence agreement for the exclusive rights to grow Mountain Blue Orchards' blueberry varieties in the Middle East
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ArticleEuropean apples target UAE
The Bicolored Apples from Europe campaign is back in the UAE, with tastings taking place in various supermarkets this month
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ArticleSaudi promotion for Pakistani kinnows
Campaign delivered through Manuel Supermarket, as exporters look to build on goodwill between the two countries
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ArticleAussie veg exporters set growth target
Australia’s vegetable industry has set a goal of increasing its exports 40 per cent to A$315m by 2020
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ArticleNGO criticises Israeli spraying
Israel’s alleged spraying of herbicides near Gaza has come under fire from NGO Gisha, while the UN condemns settlement expansion in West Bank
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ArticleSyria works toward Russia deal
Syria and Russia are set to forge closer trade ties, facilitating payments and establishing air services between the port of Tartus and Russia