Middle East news archive – Page 37
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ArticleGrowers hit by Egypt seed potato decision
A late decision by Egyptian importers to ban seed potato imports over 55mm has had major impact on British growers
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ArticleEffect of Sinai plane crash limited
Last month’s Russian plane crash over Sinai will have little impact on Egypt’s fresh fruit and vegetables sector, according to exporters
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ArticleSNFL develops DNA test for Ralli
The breeder has discovered a means of distinguishing between Ralli Seedless and Sugrafourteen grapes in order to safeguard exclusive varieties
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ArticleEgyptian grape exporters eye China
Egyptian grape exporters hope to gain access to China in the second quarter of 2016, with Chinese inspectors set to visit next April
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ArticleNew funds to benefit produce trade
Latest European funding will help promote fruit and vegetables produced in Belgium, Italy, Poland, Cyprus, Bulgaria and the UK
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ArticleEU announces new labelling policy
The EU’s decision to clearly label products from illegal Israeli settlements has angered the Netanyahu government
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ArticleRecord apple harvest expected in Macedonia
Farming association says apple industry will produce 170,000 tonnes during this season with 80 per cent earmarked for export
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ArticleFruitnet brings Asia closer to Peru
The inaugural buyer-seller forum exploring Peru's export potential in Asia was held in Lima this week
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ArticleUAE supports Esma organic label
All locally grown organic produce must bear the Esma logo if it is to sold in the UAE, say authorities
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ArticleAntwerp explores Iranian options
The Port of Antwerp has demonstrated its interest in a reopened Iran, sending a delegation to meet with ministries and companies
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ArticleBGP increases Egyptian citrus programme
Exporter targets 700 containers over 2015/16 season, as demand rises out of Asia
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ArticleSweet potatoes taste success
With NPD to the fore and new source countries coming on stream, the future looks rosy for sweet potatoes
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ArticleMattar becomes KAF managing director
Dubai trader KAF Group has named Gladess Mattar as its new MD, with plans to continue the company’s strategy of diversification
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ArticleNew links for Morocco and key markets
French group CMA CGM has upgraded its services in response to increased demand from citrus and vegetable exporters
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ArticleSpanish lemons head for new markets
UAE and Canada among the countries singled out for export growth this season
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ArticleJordan suffers from regional unrest
Jordanian exporters are having to do without their two main markets in Syria and Iraq, while reaching alternative markets remains a challenge
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ArticleAllfresch hires Nick Evangelopoulos for new Dubai venture
UK-headquartered fruit supplier is set to take new brand Amorita further afield with opening of Dubai operations
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European apples could be in China ‘within a year’
Promotional body for European topfruit said Chinese importers are interested in quality and taste of bicoloured apples
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ArticleVog sees growth in Med and Maghreb
Italy's largest apple exporter says plenty of new sales likely in emerging markets that grew 17 per cent in 2014
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ArticleG’s unveils major push for brands overseas
New business unit Shropshire Brands to be headed up by Mark Haynes and will expand G’s brands in Asia, Europe and Middle East