Fresh produce industry news and analysis from the Middle East.
Significant rainfall was good news for this year’s avocado crop in Kenya, but increased transit times to Europe have created headaches for exporters
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
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
New global marketing campaign launches in Asia and Middle East
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
Full steam ahead for Gemini Cooperation as shipping lines announce plan to ‘phase in’ Gemini Cooperation by February 2025
Addition of two more advanced ships is part of plan to introduce greater fuel efficiency across its entire fleet, says company
The first batch of Soluna apples grown in Europe is expected to be exported to Asia this year, while Australian volumes are forecast to grow by 15 per cent, as momentum builds for the brand in the region
A succession of challenges have made it hard for the country to build on increasing market demand, says AEBE
Publisher will use Agtools’ award-winning data platform to enhance its coverage of the international fresh produce business
The first Candine apples of the season are ready for packing, according to Blue Whale’s Mehdi Benaissia, who says the variety is perfect for the Asian market
Renowned US breeding centre has reached new international agreements with UK-based Global Plant Genetics and Mexican group Fresa Fortaleza
Iran is embracing Artificial Intelligence as the country looks to modernise and streamline its agricultural practices, but multiple challenges remain, writes Alireza Emami, CEO of Tehran-based Zarrin Group
Under the new agreement 99 per cent of Australian products will enter the UAE tariff free
Mina Eissa, founder and agribusiness export consultant at RejoicePro, analyses Egypt’s latest grape campaign, one marked by good quality and demand, if not prices
Automation is a priority for chain whose workers will process almost 60,000 tonnes of the fruit this year
In this moment of profound sadness, we come together to honour the remarkable life of engineer Alaa Kamel Diab, the visionary leader of Egypt’s Pico Modern Agriculture, who died in August
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
Asia’s leading fresh produce trade show draws exhibitors from all across the globe, as Asiafruit’s continued special report demonstrates
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
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
The Dubai-based port operator has seen its profits fall significantly as shippers avoid passing through the crisis-hit region
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
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
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
First joint vertical farm underway in Abu Dhabi, slated to bring strawberries to market in 2026
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
Fruitnet’s leading event for the fresh berry business will take place at a new venue in March 2025
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
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
Fresh apple imports forecast to reach a record 510,000 tonnes as demand for healthy food in India increases
Agrifood companies are well used to tracking key performance indicators. The reality is they now need to monitor sustainability performance closely too
Deadline to reserve stand space at world’s most important fruit and veg industry trade show is on 31 July 2024
Weather conditions this year were conducive to an early season for Egypt’s white grapes, but gaps in availability are a concern for exporters
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
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