All Middle East articles – Page 48
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SNFL and Magrabi sign deal
The two companies have just signed a new master license agreement for Egyptian grapes
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EC under fire after Egyptian ban
The Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) has welcomed the European Commission’s lifting of the ban on certain Egyptian fresh produce, just in time for new season imports of fresh peas and beans.
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Middle East sees major change
Change was a recurring theme at the recent Eurofruit Congress Middle East in Dubai, both as a result of evolving consumer preferences and the Arab Spring
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EC's Egyptian ban a 'ridiculous mistake'
FPC's Nigel Jenney says 'unnecessary' ban on certain fresh produce hit viability of companies trading in Egypt and the UK
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Citrus output shifts to south of Med
Third-country suppliers expecting larger citrus crop as key EU producing countries forecast downturn in production
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Saudi mulls ban on Egyptian veg
Following the discovery of insecticides that exceeded MRLs, Saudi Arabia is considering a ban on Egyptian peppers and strawberries
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FPC applauds Egyptian ban removal
European Commission's decision to lift ban on certain fresh produce from the country has been welcomed
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Egyptian sanctions lifted after E. coli ban
The European Commission has moved to lift the ban on imports of certain fresh produce from Egypt, including fresh peas and beans.
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Organic market launched in UAE
The UAE is this week set to have its first market devoted to organic products, courtesy of local organisation Ripe
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LuLu opens new Oman store
The UAE retailer has unveiled a new store in Nizwa as it continues its agressive expansion plans in the region
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Emirates takes on new freighter
Emirates collaborates with Boeing for customised 777 Freighter to serve São Paulo in Brazil
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DP World profits up
For the first half of the year, the Dubai port operator has recorded a significant increase in profit
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Smuggling concerns Pakistani exporters
Reports of major fruit smuggling from Pakistan to Iran has caused anxieties on both sides
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Emirates outlines environmental efficiency
Release of first environmental report shows CO2 efficiency is well ahead of the industry average
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Salalah to start sea-air freight service
Oman's port of Salalah has announced plans to launch a sea-air freight service to compete with Dubai
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DP World sails through first half
Dubai-based port operator DP World records 11 per cent year-on-year growth for first half
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UAE makes organic plans
There are plans for an organic fruit and vegetables market in the UAE, as authorities look to promote the sector
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Dubai to make airport expansion
The emirate is set to boost passenger and cargo capacity at Dubai International to keep up with forecast growth
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EU issues Egypt seed ban
The EU has temporarily banned the import of beans for sprouting and other seeds from Egypt after Egyptian fenugreek seeds were linked to the E. coli outbreaks in northern Germany and south-west France.
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EU issues temporary Egyptian seed ban
Yesterday's EFSA report linking French and German E.coli outbreaks with Egyptian seeds has resulted in a temporary import ban