Because of its strategic location, the Middle East has always been an important hub for the global fruit trade. The local market offers a wide variety of fruits, with consumers placing a high value on taste and texture. In recent years, there has been a growing trend towards healthy eating, influenced by the fast-paced lifestyle. read more

"Banana growers in India are experiencing difficulties due to the impact of chilling injury on crops in Maharashtra and other key growing regions. However, exports to the Middle East are offering some relief," said Abhijeet Patil from Trimurti Fruit Company in Solapur. read more

30 grudnia, syryjski prezydent Ahmed Al-Sharaa, w towarzystwie Abdulkadera Husrieha, gubernatora Banku Centralnego Syrii, ujawnił nowy funt syryjski, zmiana ta ma zarówno charakter symboliczny, jak i ekonomiczny, ponieważ kraj ten ma nadzieję wyjść z wojny domowej, która dręczy go od 2011 roku. Nowa read more

Onedayone Group, a fruit and vegetable trader, has collaborated with Finc, a mushroom producer from China, to supply Chinese mushrooms to the Middle East, leveraging Dubai as a central hub. This partnership signifies a significant progression in Onedayone's global expansion of Chinese agricultural products. read more

The sale of the Israeli shipping company ZIM is in its final stages, as reported by Calcalist, with binding acquisition offers submitted late last week. ZIM, listed on the New York Stock Exchange and currently lacking a controlling shareholder, has two confirmed bidders, with a possible third entering the picture. read more

Colombia is globally recognized as one of the world's leading exporters of fresh-cut flowers. Every day, millions of stems travel from Colombian fields to markets across North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, adding beauty to celebrations and everyday moments. However, behind each bouquet lies a story of hard work, dedication, and passion. read more

Iran is currently in the midst of its citrus harvest season, with orchards across provinces from Mazandaran in the north to Hormozgan in the south producing oranges, mandarins, lemons, and other citrus fruits. Each year, the country harvests more than 6 million tonnes of citrus, placing Iran among the top citrus producers in the world. read more

The dwuspotted cotton leafhopper, Amrasca biguttula (Ishida) (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae), is a species native to the Indian subcontinent and has become an invasive pest of cotton, okra, eggplant, and hibiscus (Hibiscus syriacus; Malvaceae) in the southeastern United States. read more

Monoprix officially returned to Lebanon on December 17th with the opening of its first store in Antélias, located in the Metn region. Originally planned for Hamra, the opening was postponed by a year and the location was changed. The franchise of the French brand, owned by the Casino group, was acquired. read more

Breedx recently organized its inaugural tomato open day for Israeli growers, providing insights into the company's breeding focus, greenhouse assessment methods, and global expansion plans. The event was held at Breedx's demonstration greenhouse in Israel, and was attended by growers from various regions. read more

In the Silifke district of Mersin, Turkey, the early mulberry harvest has started, and there is a high demand for this product, which is grown completely naturally without the use of pesticides. 70% of the mulberries are being exported to Dubai, Qatar, and Iraq; however, growers are facing challenges. read more

The National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB) has increased its efforts to diversify Rwanda's export markets by expanding horticultural exports to new destinations such as the Middle East, India, and China in addition to traditional markets. Export agreements have been signed with China for products such as read more

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) have signed a $10 million agreement to support rural communities affected by potential contamination of agricultural land with mines and explosive remnants of war in Ukraine, EastFruit. read more

Las clementinas españolas formaban la base de la gama. Además, también estaban disponibles ofertas italianas, en su mayoría con hojas. Algunas importaciones de Marruecos, Turquía, Grecia y Portugal completaban la selección. La clementina Mioro del Algarve portugués impresionaba por su sabor dulce y aromático. read more

The global pomegranate market is currently experiencing a season influenced by weather-related volume reductions in certain Mediterranean regions. This loss is being balanced out in some areas by better fruit sizes, steady demand, and an increasing significance of processing channels. In Europe, there is a decreased supply from Italy and Spain, read more

Na rynku cytrusów dostępność mandarynek jest obecnie nadal ograniczona, zgodnie z informacjami Toma Leenheera z firmy Van Ooijen Citrus. "Hiszpańskie i marokańskie mandarynki są dostępne, a popyt na nie jest obecnie dobry. W pierwszym tygodniu stycznia rozpoczniemy z Nadorcott z Maroka, Tango." read more

Shipments of pomegranates from Israel to the U.S. are well underway. "We have already received several shipments this year," says Todd Kostka, import sales manager at John Vena Inc. "Compared to last year, we started a bit earlier, and this year's shipments are ahead of schedule. California's season ended earlier last year." read more

Ahold Delhaize merges Romanian supermarket chains Mega Image and Profi. The two Romanian supermarket chains Mega Image and Profi, owned by Ahold Delhaize since this year, are merging into a single legal entity. Both brands will continue to operate under their own names, but the read more

Kampania mango w Peru w tym sezonie spotyka się z obawami producentów i eksporterów z powodu problemów z żniwami. Angel Gamarra, prezes Promango, oświadcza, że analiza potencjalnego wolumenu zbiorów oraz praktyk eksporterów, pośredników i zbieraczy pokazuje, że owoce są zbierane. read more

The International Blueberry Industry Association's most recent report emphasizes Southeast Asia and the Middle East as regions with significant short-term growth potential for blueberries and other berries. India is recognized as a market that "cannot be ignored" and has become a focal point for several stakeholders. read more