All Middle East articles – Page 33
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ArticleUAE ban has multiple effects
The UAE recently announced a ban on certain products from several Middle Eastern countries, impacting growers in Oman, Jordan and back home in the UAE
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ArticlePort inspection delays spark importer frustration
Some fruit importers are facing high costs and lost orders after increasing volumes of imports cause backlog at port inspections
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ArticleUAE eyes European apple production
The Association of Polish Fruit and Vegetable Distributors hosted a special delegation in April
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ArticleUAE introduces ban on various imports
The UAE has announced a ban starting next month on imports of certain products from Egypt, Oman, Jordan, Lebanon and Yemen over residue concerns
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ArticleEgyptian grapes target China
Following the signing of a protocol with China for Egyptian grapes, exporters are excited by the potential of this huge market
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ArticleIsraeli spraying concerns Gaza growers
The spraying of pesticides on Palestinian farmlands near the border of the Gaza Strip threatens crops including melons, watermelons and okra, say farmers
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ArticleEmirates adds to perishable solutions
Emirates SkyCargo has launched Emirates SkyFresh, tailored solutions to guarantee the freshness of perishable products throughout their airfreight journey
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ArticleEgypt fights Saudi pepper ban
A delegation from Egypt will attempt to resolve the current Saudi pepper ban when it visits the Kingdom next week
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ArticleChina explores new Egyptian imports
Chinese companies are visiting Cairo next week to investigate the potential for a wider range of agricultural imports from Egypt
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ArticleGBC2017 lays down berry health challenge
More than 400 delegates attended Global Berry Congress 2017 in Rotterdam, a record attendance for the annual event
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ArticleBob Geldof buys stake in Blue Skies
Rock star known for political activism in Africa buys stake in ethical fruit business as Blue Skies looks to expand on the continent
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ArticleSaudi Arabia celebrates Turkish citrus
Sales of Turkish citrus in Saudi Arabia jumped 39 per cent in 2016
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ArticlePremium European Kiwi hails successes
The campaign to promote European kiwifruit in the markets of Canada, the UAE and China has enjoyed significant results in its first 16 months including an increase in exports
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ArticleBayWa in 'ground-breaking' UAE project
Germany’s BayWa and Al Dahra expand their value chain with €30m agribusiness in Abu Dhabi
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ArticleZespri inks Iranian statement of intent
Agreement recognises Middle East nation’s potential as a kiwifruit supplier and consumer market
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ArticleUgly produce hits UAE shelves
Efforts to reduce waste are multiplying in the UAE, with Spinneys the first retailer to offer a range of misshapen produce
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ArticleSpanish port strike to go ahead
Industrial action over labour law reforms threatens to disrupt fruit exports in the coming weeks
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ArticleAlternative sources need support
Southern Europe’s cold snap forced importers to turn to North Africa for many vegetables, but better preparation is essential if future shortages are to be avoided
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ArticleUAE and Belgium to boost ties
Bilateral trade between the UAE and Belgium has grown rapidly, and is set for a further boost with talks of increased cooperation between the countries
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ArticleElite Agro secures blueberry rights
Abu Dhabi-based Elite Agro has signed a licence agreement for the exclusive rights to grow Mountain Blue Orchards' blueberry varieties in the Middle East