All Middle East articles – Page 44
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ArticlePhilippine banana exports drop
Banana shipments to China and Iran drop by 36 and 43 per cent respectively for the first half of 2013
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ArticleUS welcomes back Egyptian citrus
Oranges and tangerines from Egypt regain access to the US market, although high transport and other logistical costs remain a barrier
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ArticleEcuador gets serious about Gulf trade
Exports of bananas and other fruits to the UAE could see substantial increase over next few years as trade links strengthen
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ArticleBahrain invests in Philippine bananas
Joint venture sees 85m pesos (US$1.95m) put up to establish a new 500ha banana plantation
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ArticleGrape prices collapse as Egypt troubles deepen
The political unrest in Egypt adds to disruption within the country's grape market
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ArticleChinese firms cut ties with Iran
New sanctions see two leading Chinese shipping companies end their business with Persian nation
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ArticleManagement changes at Emirates
Airline announces series of senior appointments, including changes to its SkyCargo freight division
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ArticlePlastic population
With a stubborn anti-polytunnel movement, growers continue to have their plans rejected by local councils.
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ArticleThinking outside the bushel box
The fresh produce sector has seen new management faces appear, many recruited from outside the trade. With the sector gearing up for the future, experts say it’s a trend we will see more of.
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ArticleIran-India trade booming
Bilateral trade of fresh and dried fruit and nuts sees 30-35 per cent rise during 2011-12 season
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ArticleMiddle Eastern promise
Despite the many challenges facing producers in the region, Middle Eastern fruit and vegetable companies are upbeat about the future of supply.
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ArticleMichael Barker: Time for a fruit and veg version of Chelsea
Michael Barker on why the time is ripe for fruit and veg to get on the Chelsea bandwagon
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ArticleCarrefour sells its stake in MAF
The French retailer has sold its share in Majid Al Futtaim Hypermarkets to Majid Al Futtaim Holding
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ArticleUniveg welcomes Egyptian oranges
Supplier commits to working with more small producers in order to bring new fresh products into the UK
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ArticleGulf consumers lose confidence
According to a new study from Nielsen, many consumers in the Gulf are more concerned about personal finances and job prospects than they were last year
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ArticleQatar identifies leading fresh produce suppliers
Gulf nation names the Philippines and India as largest suppliers of fruit and vegetables respectively
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ArticleEgypt’s new market focus
As the start of the Egyptian grape season nears, exporters are confident of a successful campaign and keen to target new, growing markets
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ArticleIranian fruit imports nosedive
Fruit imports into the Middle Eastern country have declined dramatically compared with last year, while domestic production remains high
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ArticleEmirates named cargo airline of the year
SkyCargo division lands two prizes at the Air Cargo News awards evening in London
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ArticleBerry markets expanding worldwide
Expansion of strawberry and blueberry markets expected across all markets until at least 2017, according to new data