Middle East
Fresh produce industry news and analysis from the Middle East.
Ambrosia apples hit European shelves
Harvest volumes in Piedmont and Val Venosta are at the same level as last year, with apple quality said to be good
Maersk and IBM throw blockchain system overboard
Full collaboration across the entire global shipping business could not be achieved, admits carrier
Healthy outlook for citrus despite logistical headaches
There is plenty of room for growth in the citrus category with the right messaging on health and nutrition
El Teriak Farm on solid growth path
The Egyptian grower-exporter is confident of the continued potential of Egyptian produce on the world stage, expanding production and investing in packing and juicing facilities
DP World links UK logistics hubs
DP World launches new train service connecting London Gateway and Southampton logistics hubs
Fruitbox 92 · Russell Allwell, Driscoll’s Europe
As the world’s largest berry marketer continues to grow, what opportunities exist to increase sales of fresh berries further?
Kane Williamson and Rockit build on partnership
New Zealand cricket captain signs on for another year as global brand ambassador for Rockit apples and takes stake in Longlands orchard
QC software specialist Clarifruit raises US$12m
Data-drive technology has “almost infinite” potential to cut waste in fresh produce supply chains, says company
Fresh 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
Global Berry Congress makes impressive return
Retailers including Aldi, Lidl, Delhaize, ICA and M&S among those who attended the leading event for the global berry business
Fruit Logistica 2023: expert advice and practical solutions for all
Event programme for world’s leading fresh produce trade show in Berlin offers visitors valuable information to make better business decisions
123 Pledge aims to spur action on food loss and waste
Coordinated by Champions 12.3, UNEP and the FAO, the new ‘123 Pledge’ highlights the connection between food loss and waste and the climate crisis and calls for concrete steps
Uncover new berry trends at Global Berry Congress 2022
Fruitnet’s annual event for the international berry business returns to Rotterdam on 15 November
Global airfreight demand softens
IATA figures show global air cargo demand dropped in September 2022 compared to the prior-year period
Fairtrade calls for “trade and climate justice”
Ahead of COP27, Fairtrade has released a position paper titled The Clock is Ticking! calling on leaders of government and the private sector to deliver on climate targets
SH cherries looking at record volumes and narrowing margins
Rabobank says Southern Hemisphere industry will be put to the test in “the first regular season after Covid-19”
PML inks deal with Tulpin Group
British logistics group is teaming up with European forwarder to expedite Egyptian produce imports into UK
Continued potential for Tunisian fruits
Soaring costs, including for airfreight, are a huge challenge for Tunisia’s fruit sector, but exports to Libya are on the rise, while European expansion is in sight
Drug smuggling in fruit consignment uncovered
Unwelcome distraction for South African export industry as reports of drugs in fruit cartons emerge
Polish berry business faces up to challenges
Dominika Kozarzewska of Polskie Jagody speaks to Fruitnet about the current state of the industry
Learn from the best at Global Berry Congress 2022
Hear from the industry’s leading players in Rotterdam on 15 November, and learn how the berry category will change in a post-pandemic world
New DP World routes bolster fruit trade
Emirati logistics company connects South American and South African exporters with Asia
Ninjacart launches export-import platform
Agricultural trade platform Ninja Global designed for UAE and Gulf countries
Exhibitors prepare to overcome global challenges at Fruit Logistica 2023
With 25 per cent more space already booked than in 2022, the leading fresh produce trade show takes place in Berlin on 8-10 February 2023
Egyptian courts issue injunctions against grape farms
Growers found to have been producing Sun World’s Midnight Beauty black seedless grapes without a license face injunctions
Import Promotion Desk to showcase Africa’s diversity
Egypt, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya and Morocco and four other IPD partner countries will present a range of fresh produce in Madrid
Asia’s premier trade show gets ready to return
Asiafruit Congress Online Preview opened with a look at what to expect at this year’s Asia Fruit Logistica and Asiafruit Congress
Saudi Arabia sees potential for dragon fruit
Since the fruit requires less water to cultivate than many other crops, dragon fruit is regarded as an important fruit for the future
Koyuncu 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
Thailand’s Middle East export push
Government works with Saudi retailers to promote Thai fruits in a bid to expand exports
Abu Dhabi to host 2022 WUWM conference
Event will focus on how to make global food supply chains more resilient and sustainable
“Promising future” for Egyptian mangoes
Following years of improvements in the sector and the adoption of strict procedures, exporters say Egyptian mangoes are ready to reach their potential
Ismailia Mango Festival promotes Egyptian exports
Egypt’s main mango producing region has introduced an event to celebrate and promote Ismailia mangoes, with the aim of encouraging exports and attracting new investment
Egypt preparing for harsher conditions
The importance of new resistant varieties and modern farming technologies is growing in Egypt, as extreme temperatures and water shortages appear increasingly likely in the future
Lebanon sees food exports soar
Exports of Lebanese agri-food products have grown significantly since 2019, with grapes seeing a sixteenfold increase
