Middle East news archive – Page 8
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NewsMaersk opens first UAE coldstorage facility
New facility spread over 13,000m2 at Dubai Industrial City serves the FMCG sector with ”uninterrupted cold chain logistics solutions”
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NewsSustainable investments boost Saudi agriculture
Investments to support modern technologies and promote sustainable development are boosting the Kingdom’s agricultural sector
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NewsNeom urges creativity, collaboration and commitment
Neom Food’s Dr Juan Carlos Motamayor says he is confident we can develop the solutions needed to grow crops in conditions of extreme heat and water scarcity and create a more sustainable world
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NewsRockit signs Lulu deal in Middle East
Apple brand signs year-long MOU with hypermarket group to help grow the Middle Eastern market
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PodcastsFruitbox 95 · Sir Charles Godfray, Oxford University
Chris and Sir Charles discuss what population growth and climate change mean for the global food system
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NewsUAE welcomes better mango season in Pakistan
Following last year’s heat wave-affected season, a good quality mango crop from Pakistan is expected to bring prices down on the UAE market
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AnalysisTomatoes remain big business
Growth in volume and value of globally traded fresh and chilled tomatoes shows the appetite remains for the salad staple
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NewsSalix Fruits reports smooth transition in citrus supply
CEO Alejandro Moralejo analyses the current US import citrus market as it transitions from Northern to Southern Hemisphere supply
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NewsUganda's avocado ambitions
Fred Searle travels to the East African nation as it begins to export Hass for the very first time. The aim: to establish the country as a trusted supplier and help lift small-scale farmers out of poverty
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NewsChilean cherry exports set new record
Volume of shipments rises to 415,315 tonnes thanks to recovery in Chinese demand
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NewsHaskelberg and IG Deccan enter avocado propagation partnership
Deal will enable IG Deccan to bring the best genetics from Israel to India and help in the local production of avocados
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NewsBrexit has ‘boosted trade opportunities’ for East Africa
Kenyan export consultant says East African producers stand to benefit from competitive production and labour costs as UK importers look to keep down costs and avoid red tape
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NewsRockit partners with charity for Ramadan
Collaboration with Emirates Red Crescent will see funds donated for every Ramadan-inspired Rockit giftbox sold
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NewsTropiWorld gets growing in exotics
Exotics specialist TropiWorld is increasingly expanding into production, as it sees demand blossom for exotic roots, vegetables and fruits
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NewsFruit and veg shortages raise blood pressure, says study
Data-led research into availability of fresh produce and its effect on human health suggests access to fruit and veg is vital for consumers
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NewsSizeable challenges for Egypt
Small citrus sizes and increased costs present a challenge for Egyptian exporters, but high European demand for strawberries, salads and other vegetables has been a blessing
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NewsBlue Skies celebrates 25 years of ‘people, profit and quality’
Adding value at source, employing local people, and transforming communities has been central to the supplier’s approach since sending its first fruit to UK in 1998
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NewsLooking up for Egyptian grapes
The depreciation of the Egyptian pound is exacerbating rising costs for Egyptian firms, but progress on new varieties is good news for Egypt, says Karim Fayed, operations manager at Fata Farms
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NewsLogistical issues continue to impact Turkish exporters
Port congestion has eased off in southern Turkey two weeks on from the earthquake, but low availability of trucks, diverted to the disaster zone, is pushing up prices
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VideoWorld of Fresh Ideas · Rory Byrne, Dole
The CEO of the world’s largest fruit and veg company reflects on major challenges and exciting growth opportunities for the business