All Saudi Arabia articles
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ArticleSaudi date-based soft drink set for UK debut
PIF-backed product is launching on various UK retail platforms in May
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ArticleNew pitted date brand in talks over UK listings
Naturally caramel-flavoured Datekin set to offer point of difference in the category
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ArticleTopian seeks global partners to transform Saudi food production
Describing new sustainable region Neom as “more than a construction project”, Topian says it is committed to reshaping food production in Saudi Arabia
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ArticleEnzispring highlights opportunities for Kenyan avocados
New possibilities are opening up for Kenyan avocados, according to Enzispring’s Alice Okello, including in eastern Europe, the Middle East and Asia, but Red Sea issues continue to pose a challenge
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ArticleConditions ideal for Egyptian citrus expansion
Climatic issues in major citrus producing countries have contributed to the rising demand for Egyptian citrus, not just in Europe, but also in Russia, the Middle East and South America
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ArticleWadi El Nour upbeat about Egyptian orange campaign as demand rises
Egyptian citrus exporters are confident of achieving a better balance between supply and demand this season, helping to improve the profitability of the category compared with last year
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ArticleKey challenges in the produce sector drive automation trend
MAF Roda’s Vincent Boulbes, export sales manager, Daniel Bourdin, general manager for China, and Chris Bray, New Zealand business development manager, discuss the drivers of automation and the challenges and opportunities in sorting
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ArticleAngus Soft Fruits marks 30 years at annual conference
Scotland’s leading berry supplier hosted its yearly conference this month, celebrating 30 years of business and assessing the best path forward for its growers and partners
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ArticleSaudi dates going mainstream in Europe
With consumption remaining relatively low across the continent, the potential growth for Saudi dates is huge, according to Yogi Geheniau of Dutch-Saudi collaboration Yogi & Yousef
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ArticleSaudi firms Iyris and Red Sea Global launch regeneration initiative
The National Food Production Initiative is aimed at regenerating unproductive land, reinvigorating the economy of Saudi Arabia and reducing its reliance on imported produce
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ArticleSaudi ports show increase in containers handled
In the month of July, the volume of containers handled by ports in Saudi Arabia rose by 15.7 per cent year on year, as the Kingdom focuses on boosting efficiency and competitiveness
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ArticleRegional strife boosts Dubai role as Gulf hub
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
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ArticleSaudi date exporters see partner potential in Alibaba
Date exporters in Saudi Arabia are exploring the use of the Alibaba platform to promote and export dates globally, including to China
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ArticleBanana prices rise in UAE as Ramadan demand soars
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
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AnalysisFruit Logistica: A view from the Middle East – New markets and new frontiers for cool logistics and warehousing
Stefano Iorini looked at how new investments in cold chain infrastructure have the potential to grow the region’s fresh produce trade
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ArticleGlobal Star Group awarded AEO certification
The Saudi Arabian company has gained GCC Authorised Economic Operator status, which it says marks the group’s dedication to the highest international standards
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ArticleGrand vision for green agriculture
Saudi Arabia’s ambitious plan for sustainable agriculture comes from a desire to diversify away from oil and the urgent need to adapt to the new realities of climate change, says Dr Juan Carlos Motamayor of Neom Food
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ArticleBRICS Summit offers up fresh perspectives
Expansion of BRICS membership will bring new realities for the South African fresh produce export business
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ArticleSustainable investments boost Saudi agriculture
Investments to support modern technologies and promote sustainable development are boosting the Kingdom’s agricultural sector
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ArticleNeom urges creativity, collaboration and commitment
Neom Food’s Dr Juan Carlos Motamayor says he is confident we can develop the solutions needed to grow crops in conditions of extreme heat and water scarcity and create a more sustainable world