Middle East news archive – Page 52
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Ghabbour Farms targets poll
Ghabbour Farms has announced ambitious plans to become the country’s largest citrus exporter.
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UK focus drives Egypt forward
Lina Naim, chairman of Homin and deputy of the Agricultural Export Council, has said the Egyptian mentality towards quality has changed and links with the UK are to be vastly improved with new work on logistics.
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Makro to collaborate with suppliers
Egyptian suppliers have been given one year to learn and implement standards to bring their products up to UK levels by a leading wholesaler.
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Fruitmann hails "golden years" for Egypt
A leading UK importer has described Egypt’s current agricultural position as the “golden years” and called for the government to look at the development of a fruit export board.
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Magrabi targets strawbs success
Magrabi Agriculture has set its sights on producing more strawberry varieties, as it looks ahead to a promising season.
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Egyptian citrus sizing up good season
Abd Elwahab Sons has seen a switch in traditional citrus sizings this year, as the Egyptian season kicks off.
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Mercator expands SkyChain to Latin America
The Emirates-owned outfit has struck a deal to provide its IT solution to the cargo division of Latin American airline TACA
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Obstacles to organics persist in UAE
According to a new poll of consumers in the UAE, price and availability are the main stumbling blocks for the organic market
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Afghan apples head to India
War-torn Afghanistan last week exported its first apples to India, according to Agence France Presse
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Afghanistan exports apples to India
Afghan agriculture minister announces that 400 tonnes of apples will be exported to India this season
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Emerging markets hold key to growth
Delegates at the Eurofruit Congress Middle East in Dubai hear how growing demand for food could benefit the fresh produce sector
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Spinneys underlines quality importance
Delegates at the Eurofruit Congress Middle East heard Spinneys CEO Jannie Holtzhausen discuss the retailer's success in the region
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Middle East market to assess challenges
The Eurofruit Congress Middle East kicks off today with a Welcome Reception at the Shangri-La Hotel
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Costa Rica travels to Middle East
The world’s third-largest banana exporter is visiting Dubai as a first step to expansion in the Middle East region
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Maersk 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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Freshfel releases citrus forecasts
An increase in citrus production is anticipated this year, both in the US and in the Mediterranean Basin
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Costa Rica bananas target Middle East
The country’s banana suppliers see clear opportunities to tap into Middle Eastern demand for high-quality and healthy products
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Imports soar to Iran
Imports into the Middle Eastern country are significantly up compared with the same period in 2008
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Syria rebuilds bridges
Syria’s improved ties with both Saudi Arabia and the European Union are set to lead to increased trade between the countries
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Expert speakers sign up to Dubai event
The countdown is on to the Eurofruit Congress Middle East, which returns to the Shangri-La Hotel in Dubai on 9-11 November 2009