All Middle East articles – Page 7
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ArticleRockit partners with charity for Ramadan
Collaboration with Emirates Red Crescent will see funds donated for every Ramadan-inspired Rockit giftbox sold
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ArticleTropiWorld gets growing in exotics
Exotics specialist TropiWorld is increasingly expanding into production, as it sees demand blossom for exotic roots, vegetables and fruits
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ArticleFruit and veg shortages raise blood pressure, says study
Data-led research into availability of fresh produce and its effect on human health suggests access to fruit and veg is vital for consumers
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ArticleSizeable challenges for Egypt
Small citrus sizes and increased costs present a challenge for Egyptian exporters, but high European demand for strawberries, salads and other vegetables has been a blessing
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ArticleBlue Skies celebrates 25 years of ‘people, profit and quality’
Adding value at source, employing local people, and transforming communities has been central to the supplier’s approach since sending its first fruit to UK in 1998
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ArticleLooking up for Egyptian grapes
The depreciation of the Egyptian pound is exacerbating rising costs for Egyptian firms, but progress on new varieties is good news for Egypt, says Karim Fayed, operations manager at Fata Farms
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ArticleLogistical issues continue to impact Turkish exporters
Port congestion has eased off in southern Turkey two weeks on from the earthquake, but low availability of trucks, diverted to the disaster zone, is pushing up prices
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VideoWorld of Fresh Ideas · Rory Byrne, Dole
The CEO of the world’s largest fruit and veg company reflects on major challenges and exciting growth opportunities for the business
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AnalysisUnderstand the business better with Fruit Logistica’s free report
Produced by Fruitnet, publication provides expert analysis of the industry’s most important trends, key developments, and some big challenges ahead
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ArticleMENA region must work together on water security
Collaboration between the public and private sectors and use of the latest water efficiency technologies are seen as crucial for the future security of the region
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ArticleTunisia sees fruit exports rise in 2022
Fruit export volumes from the North African country increased by 41 per cent last year compared with 2021, with watermelons and peaches leading the way
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ArticleIranian banana imports change course
Iran is increasingly turning to Indian bananas, as multiple factors reduce the volumes coming from the Philippines and Ecuador and as sanctions continue to limit importers’ options
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AdvertorialMacfrut 2023 targets leadership goal
International trade fair prepares to mark 40th anniversary with expanded programme of events and two additional exhibitiuon halls.
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ArticleEgypt maintains strong position in citrus
Growers in Egypt anticipate a rewarding citrus season, with prices expected to remain good despite rising volumes and new markets opening up for exporters
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VideoWorld of Fresh Ideas · Elad Mardix, Clarifruit & Amir Weitmann, Champel Capital
Wasteful fresh produce supply chains are ready for a radical overhaul. In episode five of World of Fresh Ideas, Elad Mardix of Clarifruit and Amir Weitmann of Champel Capital explain why they believe artificial intelligence can change quality control forever
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ArticleTune in to the biggest industry trends ahead of Fruit Logistica 2023
Special online series World of Fresh Ideas offers sneak preview of industry’s latest and most exciting developments before Fruit Logistica begins, with first of eight videos now online
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ArticleExperienced seedsman joins Tozer to open up new sales regions
UK vegetable seed company appoints Dick Visser to help it enter new markets outside Europe and the Americas
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ArticleMaersk to open Saudi cold storage facility
King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam will be home to the new facility from March 2023
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ArticleSaudi date business sees room for growth
Indonesia is the main focus of the latest marketing drive for Saudi dates, along with Morocco, France, the UK and the US, as the Kingdom aims to be the first choice for date consumers globally
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ArticleCurrent challenges drive automation trend
The rising cost and scarcity of labour is driving the move toward increased automation in fresh produce, according to Didier Izard, export director at French grading and sorting specialist Maf Roda