All Middle East articles – Page 5
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NewsEgypt highlights diversity of range at Fruit Attraction
Expolink says the Egyptian pavilion in Madrid will serve to showcase the country’s strategic location as a sourcing partner, as well as the broad range of fruit and vegetables exported
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NewsAsia Fruit Logistica preview: Africa & Middle East
Asia’s leading fresh produce trade show draws exhibitors from all across the globe, as Asiafruit’s continued special report demonstrates
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NewsFAO warns of grave state of Gaza food production
With over half of cropland destroyed by the ongoing conflict with Israel, as well as a third of its greenhouses, Gaza faces massive food insecurity, according to the FAO
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NewsRockit set for Back to School period in Gulf
Kids’ return to school seen as key sales period for Rockit apples in the Middle East region, with a strong omni-channel campaign planned for the season
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NewsRed Sea disruptions hit DP World profits
The Dubai-based port operator has seen its profits fall significantly as shippers avoid passing through the crisis-hit region
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NewsPico to highlight new varieties in Asia
The Egyptian company is highlighting new strawberry and grape varieties at next months’ Asia Fruit Logistica, as well as introducing avocados and Barhi dates to its offering
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NewsSaudi ports show increase in containers handled
In the month of July, the volume of containers handled by ports in Saudi Arabia rose by 15.7 per cent year on year, as the Kingdom focuses on boosting efficiency and competitiveness
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NewsLebanon’s Awdi Gardens set on expanding portfolio
Awdi Gardens is planting new grape and cherry varieties, as the Lebanese grower-exporter looks to widen its offering, but various challenges mean export growth will be gradual
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NewsPlenty and Mawarid partner to grow fresh produce in Middle East
First joint vertical farm underway in Abu Dhabi, slated to bring strawberries to market in 2026
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NewsDubai to develop largest fresh food hub
The emirate aims to boost its attractiveness as a trade hub with the creation of the Foodstuffs, Fruit and Vegetable Market, set to be twice the size of Dubai’s current market
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PromotionSave the date: Fruitnet Berry Congress 2025
Fruitnet’s leading event for the fresh berry business will take place at a new venue in March 2025
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NewsIran’s Zarrin explores options for Latin American bananas
Following a tour of Latin American producers, Alireza Emami, CEO of Iranian trader Zarrin Group, sees strong potential for Costa Rican bananas in the Middle East market
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NewsRegional strife boosts Dubai role as Gulf hub
Longer transit times due to disruptions in the Red Sea are a major issue for all traders in the Middle East region, but reshipments through Dubai appear to be growing as a result, says Hani Ayloush of Fruit Line Trading
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NewsIndian apple imports rise by over 70 per cent
Fresh apple imports forecast to reach a record 510,000 tonnes as demand for healthy food in India increases
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CommentComment: Sustainability is no longer an optional extra
Agrifood companies are well used to tracking key performance indicators. The reality is they now need to monitor sustainability performance closely too
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NewsFruit Logistica records 10 per cent rise in exhibitor bookings
Deadline to reserve stand space at world’s most important fruit and veg industry trade show is on 31 July 2024
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NewsEgypt’s early season for white grapes causes headaches
Weather conditions this year were conducive to an early season for Egypt’s white grapes, but gaps in availability are a concern for exporters
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NewsSanctions limit options for Iranian pineapple imports
Before Donald Trump scuppered the Iran nuclear deal, pineapple exports came to Iran from sources including Thailand, Malaysia and Sri Lanka, but since then Philippines has been the only reliable supplier
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NewsStrong Pakistani mango volumes head to Dubai despite climate challenges
Mangoes from Pakistan are under threat from the changing climate, with volumes expected to decline again this season, but Dubai-based Altaf Hussain Trading Co reports “substantial” influx
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NewsSaudi date exporters see partner potential in Alibaba
Date exporters in Saudi Arabia are exploring the use of the Alibaba platform to promote and export dates globally, including to China