Middle East

The production season for mandarins and citrus fruits in the northern hemisphere is in its second half, and the end is approaching for many producing countries. The Orri Jaffa variety is fetching the highest prices in many markets. Israel reports a good winter, with
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An importer of blueberries and table grapes from Israel says that consumer demand for these healthy fruits has not declined in his country, despite difficulties in the local market. Yair Bar-Hai of the fruit and vegetable import company Lucky Berry says: "Prices
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The Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development, Victor Villalobos Arámbula, held bilateral meetings with the Ministries of Trade and Industry and the Municipality of Qatar and met with Hassad Food - the Qatari investment arm in the food and agro-industrial sectors - to
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An Israeli importer of blueberries and table grapes tells us that consumer demand for these healthy fruits has not decreased in his country, despite complications in the local market. Yair Bar-Hai of the importer Lucky Berry adds that "the prices of blueberries and table grapes have not decreased in his country, despite the difficulties in the local market.
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Excellent feedback from the mission to the Arabian Peninsula, Doha. On 26 and 27 February, two important events were held in Qatar for the presentation of the Italian supply chain and the technologies and solutions for the agricultural production chain. At the two events, organised by ICE as part of
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Israel expects to harvest around 250,000 tonnes of avocados in 2024, up from 140,000-150,000 tonnes the previous year. Of this production, 55 per cent was destined for domestic consumption. read more

In February 2024, vegetables from Saudi Arabia were exported to Europe for the first time. The event was so unique that it was reported on television. How did Saudi Arabia, with its harsh climate and heavy dependence on imports manage to cover the needs of the
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In February 2024, agricultural products from Saudi Arabia were exported to Europe for the first time. How did Saudi Arabia, with its arid climate and heavy dependence on imports for its agricultural products, manage to export its agricultural products to Europe for the first time in February 2024?
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The crisis in the Red Sea, a vital route for global trade, has emerged as an unprecedented challenge for the maritime industry. As Lars Jensen, CEO and partner of Vespucci Maritime and an expert with more than two decades in the industry, explains, the Houthi rebels, after the start of the crisis, are now facing an unprecedented challenge to the maritime industry.
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