All United Arab Emirates articles
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NewsAkorn Technology expands to UAE with natural post-harvest solutions
Post-harvest treatment specialist is launching operations in the UAE after winning the country’s FoodTech Challenge
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FeaturesSouth African blueberry season shows strong growth and quality
South Africa’s blueberry quality is high and volumes have increased this year, Berries ZA chief executive Brent Walsh told Fruitnet at Fruit Logistica
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NewsDulcis kiwifruit now on sale in Dubai
The 100 per cent premium green Italian kiwifruit continues its international growth
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NewsThai fruits target Middle East premium market
Tourism is helping to boost familiarity and demand for Thai fruits in high-end retail and hospitality
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AdvertorialMorocco’s fresh produce, fast and reliable across the sea
Source: DP World Morocco’s growers and exporters now have a new way to reach the UK and Northern Europe. Tomatoes, blueberries and other high-value fruits and vegetables can travel faster, fresher and more reliably thanks to the new DP World Atlas short-sea reefer service. Connecting Casablanca ...
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NewsSpinneys supermarket to open 12 stores in the Philippines
Partnership with ACX Holidings facilitates the first opening outside of the Gulf for the UAE-based retailer
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FeaturesDubai bolsters standing as regional hub
With the creation of the Foodstuffs, Fruit and Vegetable Market, set to be twice the size of the current market, Dubai is reinforcing its position as a world-class hub for fresh produce, according to Redha Mansouri, CEO of Fresh Fruits Company, and Hesam Rahi, CEO of Farzana Trading
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NewsUnifrutti deploys data resilience software across global network
Grower-distributor works with Seattle-based Veeam to implement software that ensures near-perfect data integrity across its operations
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NewsDriscoll’s secures new partnership agreement with LuLu Retail
MoU signed last week opens door to closer collaboration on marketing branded berries to consumers
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NewsDP World London Gateway terminal surpasses 3m TEU milestone
The company’s UK container total came to more than 5mn TEUs in 2025, with London Gateway’s growth alone up 52 per cent
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NewsPhilippine bananas and pineapples get boost in new UAE FTA
Free trade agreement will reduce tariffs and enhance market access for goods and services
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NewsChina expands kumquat exports to Middle East
Industry insiders expect exports to grow more than five-fold on 2023 volumes
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NewsUnifrutti Group appoints Ashley Allen as group chief sustainability officer
International fresh produce supplier Unifrutti Group has appointed Ashley Allen as its new group chief sustainability officer, bringing experience from Oatly and Mars to advance the company’s environmental agenda.
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NewsAkorn Technology is finalist in UAE FoodTech Challenge
Postharvest solutions specialist Akorn Technology has been named as a finalist for the 2025 FoodTech Challenge, a UAE-based competition focusing on agri-food technologies for challenging environments
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AdvertorialFutura develops AI-powered date sorting technology for global markets
Omar Papi, managing director of the Italian fruit grading technology company, explains how AI has taken date quality selection to a whole new level
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NewsMāori kiwifruit growers secure landmark UAE export partnership
Producer organisation to pursue collaborative trade marketing deal with UAE customers, working with Zespri and Mr Apple to supply New Zealand-grown fruit
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NewsAydi raises $7.5mn for AI agronomy assistant Orth
AI-powered field operating system Aydi has closed a $7.5mn seed round to introduce and scale Orth, an AI agronomy assistant providing real-time insights to growers facing rising costs and climate challenges.
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NewsMSC launches direct South America-Middle East reefer service
Mediterranean Shipping Company will start a new direct service in October connecting South American exporters with Middle Eastern markets, using Abu Dhabi as a key transshipment hub for reefer cargo
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FeaturesFawakih eyes Asia potential for Kenyan avocados
Challenges remain, but Kenyan avocados must be ready for big opportunities in Asia, according to Fawakih Import and Export
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NewsCarrefour closes more Gulf-based operations
After exits from Oman and Jordan, the French retailer has announced the closure of its Bahrain and Kuwait stores, as Majid Al Futtaim rolls out its HyperMax brand