Middle East news archive – Page 56
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ArticleObstacles to organics persist in UAE
According to a new poll of consumers in the UAE, price and availability are the main stumbling blocks for the organic market
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ArticleAfghan apples head to India
War-torn Afghanistan last week exported its first apples to India, according to Agence France Presse
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ArticleAfghanistan exports apples to India
Afghan agriculture minister announces that 400 tonnes of apples will be exported to India this season
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ArticleEmerging markets hold key to growth
Delegates at the Eurofruit Congress Middle East in Dubai hear how growing demand for food could benefit the fresh produce sector
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ArticleSpinneys underlines quality importance
Delegates at the Eurofruit Congress Middle East heard Spinneys CEO Jannie Holtzhausen discuss the retailer's success in the region
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ArticleMiddle East market to assess challenges
The Eurofruit Congress Middle East kicks off today with a Welcome Reception at the Shangri-La Hotel
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ArticleCosta Rica travels to Middle East
The world’s third-largest banana exporter is visiting Dubai as a first step to expansion in the Middle East region
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ArticleMaersk Line to launch Iraq service
The group will begin a dedicated feeder service between Jebel Ali ad Umm Qasr in November
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ArticleFreshfel releases citrus forecasts
An increase in citrus production is anticipated this year, both in the US and in the Mediterranean Basin
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ArticleCosta Rica bananas target Middle East
The country’s banana suppliers see clear opportunities to tap into Middle Eastern demand for high-quality and healthy products
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ArticleImports soar to Iran
Imports into the Middle Eastern country are significantly up compared with the same period in 2008
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ArticleSyria rebuilds bridges
Syria’s improved ties with both Saudi Arabia and the European Union are set to lead to increased trade between the countries
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ArticleExpert speakers sign up to Dubai event
The countdown is on to the Eurofruit Congress Middle East, which returns to the Shangri-La Hotel in Dubai on 9-11 November 2009
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ArticleCarrefour makes Iran move
The French retail chain has just opened its first store in Iran, despite strained relations between the two countries
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ArticleSaudi imports set to rise
Imports of agricultural products are forecast to rise this year in Saudi Arabia, says Business Intelligence Middle East
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ArticleSevere drought hits Iraq
Iraq’s agriculture sector, devastated by six years of war and occupation, now faces severe drought problems
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ArticleConsumption expected to soar in Bahrain
A forecast boost in consumption in Bahrain in the next four years is attracting investors to the Middle Eastern country
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ArticleCapespan reports Egyptian record
Importer Capespan has reported it is to have a record year in Egyptian grapes, with both volume and price strong in the country.
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ArticleMiddle East opens up to Japanese retail
Specialty retail outlets are spearheading Japan’s expansion in the Middle Eastern produce market
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More problems at Jebel Ali
Jebel Ali in Dubai faced closure yesterday due to the weather, but additional problems still persist