All Iraq articles
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ArticleRegional strife boosts Dubai role as Gulf hub
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
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ArticleVertical Future sees potential for vertical farming in Iraq
Vertical Future’s Jamie Burrows believes autonomous vertical farming systems can have a major impact in Iraq and the wider Middle East region, helping resolve issues of food and water security
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ArticleBRICS Summit offers up fresh perspectives
Expansion of BRICS membership will bring new realities for the South African fresh produce export business
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AnalysisTomatoes remain big business
Growth in volume and value of globally traded fresh and chilled tomatoes shows the appetite remains for the salad staple
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ArticleIran boosts sales to Uzbekistan
Despite a drop in fruit and vegetable exports to some key markets, Iran saw sales to Uzbekistan grow rapidly in 2021
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ArticleMenkhorst named Gulftainer CEO
The UAE port operator has appointed the experienced Charles Menkhorst to oversee its expansion in high-growth global markets
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ArticleFood insecurity a global threat
The Ecological Threat Register warns of climate threat in Africa, the Middle East and South Asia, with worrying consequences for global food security
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ArticleSaudi border with Iraq to reopen
Trade between Saudi Arabia and Iraq is set for a boost once the Arar border crossing is reopened for the first time since 1990
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ArticleNovafruit tracks changes in Middle East
Keeping an eye on emerging markets, the Italian company is meeting rising demand for imported fruit in several countries
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ArticleMiddle East: New investments point to better times
As we launch our latest Fresh Focus Middle East supplement, Fruitnet is publishing a series of stories on growth in the region
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ArticleTurkish exports drop in value
A combination of exchange rate fluctuations and political crises have resulted in a major decline in the value of Turkish exports
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ArticleEcuador and Turkey advance trade talks
Bananas could be one of the main beneficiaries of a free trade agreement
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ArticleClimate change worsens Syria crisis
Manmade global warming is exacerbating the situation in Syria, says study, deepening the drought and leading to mass displacement and regional tension
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ArticleJordan suffers from regional unrest
Jordanian exporters are having to do without their two main markets in Syria and Iraq, while reaching alternative markets remains a challenge
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ArticleErbil food centre plans put on hold
The construction of the Food Distribution Center in the Kurdish city of Erbil in northern Iraq has been delayed by fighting
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ArticleJordan stops shipments to Iraq
Border closure prompts country to suspend shipments of fresh fruit and vegetables into neighbouring western Iraq
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ArticleAqaba pushes for hub role
The Jordanian port hopes that recent investments will make it the preferred gateway for Red Sea trade in the future
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ArticleIraq boosted by trade route opening
Emirates SkyCargo launches its new Basra airfreight service on the 2 February
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ArticleMaersk Line to launch Iraq service
The group will begin a dedicated feeder service between Jebel Ali ad Umm Qasr in November
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ArticleSevere drought hits Iraq
Iraq’s agriculture sector, devastated by six years of war and occupation, now faces severe drought problems