All Middle East articles – Page 2
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AnalysisAnalysis: Overland freight costs and reefer deficits squeeze margins
Fruitnet Insights’ weekly fresh fruit and vegetable update from the GCC markets, brought to you in partnership with Global Star Group
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NewsTempestuous season takes toll on South African grape trade
Geopolitical, logistical and climate disruptions all combine to prompt major shakeup in country’s grape export business
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AnalysisFrance’s Interfel urges sector to think global
France must embrace the interconnectedness of the world if it wants to secure the future of fresh produce in the country, says Interfel president Daniel Sauvaitre
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NewsMaersk and Hapag-Lloyd restart Gemini service via Suez
Container lines to send Majestic Maersk vessel via Red Sea and Suez Canal following security assessments
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NewsCherry milestone for India
First shipment of Areko cherries and Scentrose plums sent to the UAE
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PodcastsHow EU realignment risks global fruit imports
In the latest FPJ Podcast, Nina Pullman is joined by the FPC’s Nigel Jenney to discuss how the EU-UK reset deal could spell trouble for imports
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AnalysisAnalysis: Terminal clearance offers relief amid broader maritime uncertainty
Fruitnet Insights’ weekly fresh fruit and vegetable update from the GCC markets, brought to you in partnership with Global Star Group
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NewsNew Defra minister visits NFU president’s farm
Stephen Morgan and Tom Bradshaw discussed challenges facing farming, as the third new Defra minister for Labour in two years takes up role following Angela Eagle’s exit to the Home Office
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AnalysisAnalysis: Just-in-time model ‘effectively dead’ in Gulf countries
Fruitnet Insights’ weekly fresh fruit and vegetable update from the GCC markets, brought to you in partnership with Global Star Group
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NewsPakistani mango exports fall as Gulf conflict disrupts trade
Local traders expect drop in exports by at least 30 per cent amid ongoing impacts of fighting in Middle East
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NewsSouthampton set to install two of Europe’s largest quay cranes
Port operator DP World says £60m investment will boost capacity and future-proof operations at one of UK’s largest container terminals
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AnalysisAnalysis: Market stabilises as cross-border rules change
Fruitnet Insights’ weekly fresh fruit and vegetable update from the GCC markets, brought to you in partnership with Global Star Group
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FeaturesPhilippine banana industry readies for comeback
New technological investments, market diversification and revitalisation provide a hedge against the Philippines’ eroding market share, ongoing TR4 challenges and the latest geopolitical unrest
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NewsMislabelling issue returns, as Israeli settlements under scrutiny
The EU Commission is set to propose ways to restrict trade with Israeli settlements, as new report sheds light on scale of problem on European markets
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PodcastsThe Fresh Ideas Show: El Niño and Trump create waves of disruption
Mike Knowles and Maura Maxwell consider the potential impact of a Super El Niño and continued geopolitical tensions
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NewsChiquita expands banana snack campaign with summer relaunch
Starting in the US, the banana brand is relaunching its consumer campaign, with an emphasis on snacking and enjoyment
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AnalysisAnalysis: Port gridlock and transport shortages trigger intense price splits
Fruitnet Insights’ weekly fresh fruit and vegetable update from the GCC markets, brought to you in partnership with Global Star Group
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NewsImporters urged to consider impact of checks on non-EU produce
Checks on imports from the rest of the world could raise food prices and jeopardise ‘just in time’ supply, while spreading risk across shipping lines and ports is helping suppliers take control, Festival of Fresh delegates told
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NewsNFU outlines fertiliser resilience plan
A ‘trigger point’ that would allow growers to claim back higher fertiliser costs and better transparency in market pricing are among the union’s asks
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NewsProgress for South African grapes despite ongoing challenges
The country’s table grape sector showed resilience during 2025/26, achieving record inspection volumes of 81.25m cartons