All Middle East articles – Page 5
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NewsShipping disruptions push Dubai market to seek new channels
Redirected vessels from China divert to ports in Oman and Saudi Arabia, as others are held in Asia
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NewsDP World announces record financial results for 2025
Group profits up 32.2 per cent to US$1.96bn, supported by strong European operations including milestone at UK ports
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Podcasts‘Some fruit supply chains may no longer be viable’
Reefer shipping expert and former Maersk Line executive Thomas Eskesen explains what conflict in the Middle East means for the fresh produce business
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NewsItalian apple exporters avoid major disruption in Middle East
Assomela says suppliers have ’largely withstood’ Middle East conflict, as strong sales and late-season timing helps to limit commercial impact
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NewsFrench apples stranded in Strait of Hormuz
Exporters face potential losses as more than 250 containers apparently remain stuck, with shippers competing to redirect cargo worth millions
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PodcastsThe Middle East, resilience and the future of UK fresh produce
In the latest FPJ podcast, Nina is joined by Tom Joyce and the NFU’s Martin Emmett to discuss current and future challenges.
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FeaturesFruitnet Berry Congress still the best place to track innovation in berries
Conference and networking event brings business leaders together to discuss better products, stronger supply chains, and new market trends
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NewsGulf chaos continues as Lebanon under fire
The US-Israeli war on Iran has created an unpredictable situation across the Middle East, with ports and airports temporarily closing and vessels remaining stranded
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NewsShipping freeze strands fresh produce at Indian ports
Hundreds of containers bound for the Middle East are stuck at Indian terminals
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NewsIran stops all agri-food exports
Move adds to mounting logistics challenges and makes supply issues and price rises more likely
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NewsIran conflict could raise fertiliser prices as growers prepare for planting
Gas price volatility and restriction of key fertiliser inputs through Strait of Hormuz could impact UK growing season for key salad and veg crops
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NewsJebel Ali “operating normally” says DP World
All four terminals at the largest port in the Middle East are open, logistics group confirms
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NewsMiddle East conflict threatens South African fruit exports
South African fresh produce exporters are grappling with uncertainty as conflict in the Middle East threatens a crucial market
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NewsAustralian fresh produce exporters cut off from Middle East
Fruit and vegetable exporters face freight freeze as supply chains in the region shut down
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CommentComment: Middle East conflict threatens European exports
Philippe Binard of Freshfel Europe considers the potential fallout for fresh produce suppliers after military action escalated in the Middle East
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PodcastsThe Fresh Ideas Show: Are fruit and veg trendy at last?
Hear about the latest fresh produce business trends in the latest episode of Fruitnet’s video podcast, sponsored by Kanzi apples
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NewsBanana exporters weigh up options as Mideast war intensifies
With Ecuador in peak season, shippers are in a race to find alternative buyers and routes to market
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NewsGulf conflict threatens major disruption to fruit trade
As shipping lines suspend operations, leading importer says conflict creates ‘big problem’ for international fresh produce suppliers
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NewsIndian exports hit by Middle East conflict
Leading shippers report severe disruption to fresh produce exports as air and seafreight services suspended
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NewsShipping lines reroute services amid ‘deteriorating security situation’
Several services rerouted around Africa as vessel crossings in the Strait of Hormuz are suspended