All Middle East articles – Page 6
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NewsAngus Soft Fruits marks 30 years at annual conference
Scotland’s leading berry supplier hosted its yearly conference this month, celebrating 30 years of business and assessing the best path forward for its growers and partners
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NewsSaudi dates going mainstream in Europe
With consumption remaining relatively low across the continent, the potential growth for Saudi dates is huge, according to Yogi Geheniau of Dutch-Saudi collaboration Yogi & Yousef
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NewsTurkish exports head up despite changing climate
Turkish producers of apples, pears and grapes are noticing the impact of climate change, according to the latest report from the Foreign Agricultural Service of the USDA, but exports remain strong
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NewsWholesale markets union backs global fruit and veg day
WUWM, FAO and AIAM5 join Chile’s Le Valledor market in pushing for a new International Day of Fruits and Vegetables
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NewsStrong apple market cannot prevent Q3 loss for BayWa
The group’s fresh produce division performed well during the period, but problems persist in other parts of its business
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NewsBruno Plantaz prepares to make Seafrigo Group shine
Incoming chief executive describes company as “a sparkling diamond” that now “needs to be polished”
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NewsAustralia finalises trade deal with the UAE
Under the deal, 99 per cent of Australian products will enter the UAE tariff-free
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NewsJordan signs agreement with FAO over water security
The Jordanian water ministry has signed a deal with the FAO to launch the Water Scarcity Initiative to secure its water resources
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CommentComment: How to recover fresh produce claims effectively
Lina Jasutiene, MD of Hamburg-based cargo claims recovery specialist Recoupex, explains how to reclaim for damaged cargo
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NewsHypermax to replace Carrefour in Jordan
Majid Al Futtaim has announced that it is suspending Carrefour Jordan and rolling out new brand Hypermax at its 34 stores across the country
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NewsSaudi firms Iyris and Red Sea Global launch regeneration initiative
The National Food Production Initiative is aimed at regenerating unproductive land, reinvigorating the economy of Saudi Arabia and reducing its reliance on imported produce
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NewsClimatic conditions favour Egyptian oranges
Egypt is preparing for an “exceptional” season for oranges, with demand expected to be high thanks to ideal conditions for large, uniform, high-quality fruit this season
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NewsSupply trends revealed in brand new Fruit Logistica trend report
Trade show’s in-depth analysis shows how international fruit and vegetable trade flows are changing across the globe
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NewsKenyan avocados held back by logistical challenges
Significant rainfall was good news for this year’s avocado crop in Kenya, but increased transit times to Europe have created headaches for exporters
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NewsTurn promises into action on biodiversity, says UN chief
The World Biodiversity Conference begins this week in Cali, Colombia, with a focus on the halt of species loss and ecosystems by 2030 and a call for action
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NewsLebanese produce businesses hit by widening war
As Israel broadens its war in the region, Lebanon now faces wide-scale bombings and continuing threats of a major invasion, as fresh produce companies strive to continue trading
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NewsRockit apples pack a punch with Kung Fu Panda
New global marketing campaign launches in Asia and Middle East
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NewsEgyptian citrus turns to Europe
Europe has struggled under the weight of the citrus volumes being diverted from the East Asian market, but issues in South Africa and Brazil mean opportunities remain for Egyptian suppliers
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NewsMaersk and Hapag-Lloyd: no immediate return to Red Sea
Full steam ahead for Gemini Cooperation as shipping lines announce plan to ‘phase in’ Gemini Cooperation by February 2025
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NewsDP World says new, high-tech vessels cut costs and benefit planet
Addition of two more advanced ships is part of plan to introduce greater fuel efficiency across its entire fleet, says company