All Qatar articles
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NewsKey challenges in the produce sector drive automation trend
MAF Roda’s Vincent Boulbes, export sales manager, Daniel Bourdin, general manager for China, and Chris Bray, New Zealand business development manager, discuss the drivers of automation and the challenges and opportunities in sorting
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NewsCould fresh produce soon be flown around the world by drone?
As Qatar Airways Cargo’s Miguel Rodriguez underlines the importance of fresh fruit, vegetables and flowers to its business, a more technologically advanced future appears on the company’s radar
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ArticleTunisia sees fruit exports rise in 2022
Fruit export volumes from the North African country increased by 41 per cent last year compared with 2021, with watermelons and peaches leading the way
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ArticleFresh Del Monte opens new Qatar facility as demand gets set to soar
Fresh Del Monte is prepared for a major uptick in demand for fresh-cut products and prepared salads as sports fans descend on the Middle East
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ArticleKoyuncu Group convinced of tomato potential
The Turkish group has opened a high-tech greenhouse for tomatoes in the west of the country, with big hopes for European and Middle Eastern markets
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ArticleTurkish citrus growers look ahead with renewed hope
Citrus producers in Turkey have joined forces in adopting more sustainable practices, including more conscious spraying and harvesting techniques, says Mustafa Arslan of MDA Agro
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ArticleHorticultural Expo in the Gulf
Pushed back to 2023 due to Covid, next year’s Horticultural Expo in Doha aims to inspire visitors with solutions to mitigate desertification
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ArticleIndia seeks new markets for mango exports
Pandemic disruptions impact export volume as government steps in with promotions to encourage consumption
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ArticleMENA tie-up for Del Monte and Disney
Princesses and Marvel heroes to adorn fruit packaging and promote healthy eating
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ArticleQatar rapprochement a timely boost
The diplomatic crisis between Qatar and its Gulf neighbours may be over, but Qatar is likely to continue to reduce its dependence on food imports
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ArticleGulf potential for Pink Lady
Covid-19 is influencing the way Pink Lady communicates with consumers in the Gulf, but the crisis has in no way diminished the brand’s marketing drive
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ArticleInnatis clubbing together
Additional costs and challenges from Covid-19 have proven a test for all, but French apple grower Innatis has seen its team come together during this crisis, says president Marc Rauffet
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ArticleVog targets new markets with Marlene
Countries in Asia and the Middle East set to receive first shipments this month
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ArticleIt's official: fruit and veg "are sexy"
…and six other things we learned from watching the BBC documentary What Britain Buys and Sells in a Day
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ArticleWater tops concerns in Qatar
Qatari farmers have boosted local production in response to the blockade from its Arab neighbours, but limited water resources remain a worry
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ArticlePink Lady gets sporty in UAE
The Pink Lady apple brand was on display during the Special Olympics World Summer Games in Abu Dhabi, following its recent tie-in with the Dubai Marathon
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ArticleNew Hoogsteder DC prepares for take-off
The Greenery's international export business is moving to a brand new, airfreight-equipped facility in 2019
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ArticleAustralian rockmelons feeling aftermath
The World Health Organization has reported that exported rockmelons contaminated with listeriosis could still cause illness
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ArticleBig stage awaits after Gala performance
Italian wholesaler Gala Fruit is targeting growth in export markets following three decades of expansion at home
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ArticleDesert farming taking off
The Middle East is well known for its arid conditions, but growers are making use of the latest technologies to grow a variety of produce in desert regions in the UAE, Jordan and Qatar