Middle East news archive – Page 28
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UAE and Belgium to boost ties
Bilateral trade between the UAE and Belgium has grown rapidly, and is set for a further boost with talks of increased cooperation between the countries
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Elite Agro secures blueberry rights
Abu Dhabi-based Elite Agro has signed a licence agreement for the exclusive rights to grow Mountain Blue Orchards' blueberry varieties in the Middle East
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European apples target UAE
The Bicolored Apples from Europe campaign is back in the UAE, with tastings taking place in various supermarkets this month
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Saudi promotion for Pakistani kinnows
Campaign delivered through Manuel Supermarket, as exporters look to build on goodwill between the two countries
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Aussie veg exporters set growth target
Australia’s vegetable industry has set a goal of increasing its exports 40 per cent to A$315m by 2020
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NGO criticises Israeli spraying
Israel’s alleged spraying of herbicides near Gaza has come under fire from NGO Gisha, while the UN condemns settlement expansion in West Bank
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Syria works toward Russia deal
Syria and Russia are set to forge closer trade ties, facilitating payments and establishing air services between the port of Tartus and Russia
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Europe eyes FTA with Gulf
Signs that the new US president will take an increasingly protectionist stance to trade has encouraged the EU to restart free trade talks with the Gulf states
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Exporters set out their stall in London
TradexFirm International’s annual trade mission attracted importers and distributors from across the UK
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Ghabbour targets UK for mangoes
The Egyptian exporter sees good potential in the UK for its seafreighted mangoes, including varieties such as Yasmina and Fagr Klan, which are less well known on the market
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Quality potato strategy for Gulf
The French potato sector sees significant potential in the Middle East market for its reliable high quality and ability to meet the needs of a wide range of consumers
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Abu Dhabi promotes sustainability
The emirate’s food control authority is backing various initiatives to boost efficiencies in water and energy use in agriculture
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More North African veg for EU
Data from Eurostat shows that Morocco now accounts for almost one-third of imports from non-EU countries
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Gruventa creates international division
Tristán Azuela is named as CEO and manager of Gruventa Internacional
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FATA Farms looks forward
Despite the instability affecting companies in Egypt, FATA Farms continues to focus on new varieties of grapes and stonefruit, while expanding its facilities
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Marlene launches Christmas gift
Italian group releases Christmas multipack including seven apple varieties
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Gazans face export challenges
Although Israel authorised the first shipment of strawberries from Gaza to Europe this month, production is significantly down as a result of the blockade and rising costs
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India and Afghanistan look to air cargo service
Limited opportunities for overground trade prompts countries to move towards airfreight
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WOP Dubai welcomes growth
Dubai’s annual fruit and vegetables exhibition grew in size last month, recording sizeable increases in exhibition and visitor numbers, as more and more companies target the Middle East region
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Devaluation fails to deliver in Egypt
Egypt’s efforts to bolster exports by devaluing the currency have added to the woes of exporters, causing costs of inputs to increase dramatically