Mohammed Abbas speaking at Asiafruit Knowledge Centre

Middle East market sees fundamental shift

2026-09-23T23:52:00+01:00By

Red Sea and Hormuz disruptions have redrawn trade routes, and market recovery is several years away, says Del Monte chief

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