All Iraq articles
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ArticleEnzispring highlights opportunities for Kenyan avocados
New possibilities are opening up for Kenyan avocados, according to Enzispring’s Alice Okello, including in eastern Europe, the Middle East and Asia, but Red Sea issues continue to pose a challenge
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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