Fresh produce industry news and analysis from the Middle East.
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
Fresh apple imports forecast to reach a record 510,000 tonnes as demand for healthy food in India increases
Agrifood companies are well used to tracking key performance indicators. The reality is they now need to monitor sustainability performance closely too
Deadline to reserve stand space at world’s most important fruit and veg industry trade show is on 31 July 2024
Weather conditions this year were conducive to an early season for Egypt’s white grapes, but gaps in availability are a concern for exporters
Before Donald Trump scuppered the Iran nuclear deal, pineapple exports came to Iran from sources including Thailand, Malaysia and Sri Lanka, but since then Philippines has been the only reliable supplier
Mangoes from Pakistan are under threat from the changing climate, with volumes expected to decline again this season, but Dubai-based Altaf Hussain Trading Co reports “substantial” influx
Date exporters in Saudi Arabia are exploring the use of the Alibaba platform to promote and export dates globally, including to China
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
When it comes to assessing the carbon footprint of your business, it’s time to face up to net zero’s biggest challenge, says Ben Jones of Aethr Associates
Later, shorter winters are creating quality issues for Egyptian stonefruit producers, while an early season in Spain is further limiting the supply window
Global campaign kicks off in mainland China, Taiwan and Hong Kong with digital and in-store activations and Kung Fu Panda packaging
New Rabobank report finds that some exporters continue to grow, despite higher costs due to the pandemic, climate change, and logistics hurdles
The war in Gaza has affected labour availability in Israel, but the fall in stonefruit exports has more to do with rising transportation costs and strong domestic demand
The Italian fresh produce exhibition is set to host a special Egyptian pavilion, organised by Expolink, the Egyptian Exporters Association
Rockit forecasts its biggest harvest yet this season as the producer plans year-round New Zealand supply for its global markets
Fruit and veg producers ignore the various climate challenges associated with water at their peril, says Richard Bonn, co-founder of Aethr Associates
Mina Eissa, formerly of Egyptian exporter Ghabbour Farms, founded RejoicePro Consulting in 2018 with the aim of helping growers in Egypt to export their fresh produce
Demand for fruits in the UAE has increased during the start of the holy month of Ramadan, with banana prices “hitting the ceiling”, according to Altaf Hussain Trading’s Mustafa Altaf
Stefano Iorini looked at how new investments in cold chain infrastructure have the potential to grow the region’s fresh produce trade
Having experienced rapid growth in its grape exports to markets across the globe, Lebanese producer Awdi Gardens sees potential for Lebanese cherries, plums and kiwifruit
United Nations economist predicts price increases for consumers as temperature rises make it harder to protect existing production
As the spiritual month of Ramadan begins in the Middle East, Rockit is celebrating with a new campaign in stores across the GCC countries
World’s biggest fruit and vegetable supplier commits to take part in projects that promote gender equality and female empowerment across the entire industry
Following multiple efforts to prevent infringement of plant breeders’ rights in Egypt, the country is now introducing grape DNA fingerprinting in time for the new campaign
As Qatar Airways Cargo’s Miguel Rodriguez underlines the importance of fresh fruit, vegetables and flowers to its business, a more technologically advanced future appears on the company’s radar
Despite the main months of the season being disrupted by the conflict, date exporters in the West Bank have continued to reach their customers, while seeking out new markets for the future
Morocco’s Les Domaines Agricoles launched the new SweetCott mandarin variety at Fruit Logistica, describing it as a revolution for the category due to its sweet, juicy taste, late availability and long shelf-life
Streamlined regional structure will operate from three headquarters following the merging of Tomra Food’s fresh and processed business areas
Even in large, developed markets like Germany and France, says CEO Adam Olins, there are still big opportunities to sell more fresh berries
Agreement establishes direct farm-to-retail partnership which will see Indian Cavendish bananas supplied to stores in the Middle East
Mohamed Wafaey, managing director and deputy chairman of Capital Agro, a leading Egyptian exporter of citrus and other fruits, talks about the growing importance of sustainability for the company
Deal augments Unifrutti’s product offering by adding a strong table grape and cherry platform to its existing fruit basket
Leading trade fair gears up for digital revolution in agriculture, with expanded focus on smart farming and technology startups
Fresh produce suppliers face extra transit times and logistical hurdles, which could prove impossible to live with for those who export more perishable product lines
Disruption to shipping services creates a major headache in terms of export shipments and imports of punnets, says country’s largest exporter