All Middle East articles
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NewsUzbekistan to expand supply of fresh and dried fruit to Malaysia
Delegation reaches agreements with leading importers and distributors following a series of meetings
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NewsSaudia Arabia becomes world’s third producer of white strawberries
Middle Eastern country joins the US and Japan with harvest of rare premium fruit
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FeaturesAvocados on the rise in Lebanon
Investment is pouring into avocado production in Lebanon, with the Avocado Lebanon Association working to ensure growers meet all the requirements for European market access
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NewsDP World London Gateway terminal surpasses 3m TEU milestone
The company’s UK container total came to more than 5mn TEUs in 2025, with London Gateway’s growth alone up 52 per cent
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VideoHow can apples and pears compete with avocados and mangoes in the social media age?
Nine leading players in the fresh apple and pear market explain what opportunities they see to add value to the category
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VideoHealthy, sustainable… and losing consumers? Apples and pears fight for attention
World Apple & Pear Association secretary general Philippe Binard considers the challenge ahead for the topfruit business
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AnalysisEgyptian citrus exports up for UK challenge
Demand for Egyptian citrus has seen a surge to the UK market post-Brexit, but competition from EU suppliers is a resurgent threat
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NewsPhilippine bananas and pineapples get boost in new UAE FTA
Free trade agreement will reduce tariffs and enhance market access for goods and services
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PromotionAI is changing everything… Are you ready for it?
Why you really can’t afford to ignore artificial intelligence – find out at the Fruit Logistica Briefing 2026
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NewsMohammed Abbas is the man for Del Monte
Abbas joined the the group’s senior leadership team in the US in early 2022, and has now been handed the role of group president
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NewsChina expands kumquat exports to Middle East
Industry insiders expect exports to grow more than five-fold on 2023 volumes
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AnalysisIsraeli potato exports on the decline
The potato sector in Israel has been hit by the impact of war as well as improvements in post-harvest treatments in Europe, leading to a drop in exports
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NewsMaersk appoints Robert Erni as new chief financial officer
The logistics group has also announced a series of regional leadership appointments as part of a broader restructure
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NewsItalian apple group director welcomes Suez Canal reopening
Faster access to overseas markets seen as vital, as association looks to develop new export markets in Asia and Latin America
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VideoVideo: How will AI shape the future of fresh produce?
AI is transforming how fruit and vegetables are bred, grown, distributed and marketed. But where will the technology have the greatest potential impact?
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NewsSouth African lemon exports surge to 41.5mn cartons
The industry overcame challenging weather conditions to deliver volumes 26 per cent higher than initial estimates
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NewsFledgling South African cherry business dreams big
Industry targets large export deal this season as it continues to pursue China market access
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NewsNew initiative set to boost Australian melon exports to the Gulf
Project takes practical approach to building market knowledge and connections for Australian industry
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NewsMaersk encouraged by Gaza peace process
The shipping giant has announced plans to resume shipping routes through the Red Sea and Suez Canal “as soon as conditions allow”
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NewsAfghanistan and Pakistan seek out alternative trading partners
Violent clashes on the border have brought trade between Afghanistan and Pakistan to a halt, pushing the former to find new outlets and the latter to seek out new sources