Bahrain fresh produce prices jump 30pcFruit and vegetable prices at Bahrain’s Manama Central Market have surged by almost 25 to 30 per cent with nearly 50 trucks carrying fresh produce stuck at the King Fahad Causeway awaiting clearance, traders said yesterday. They c More… |
Premier pledges zero-tolerance on food safetyHRH Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa has pledged a zero-tolerance approach against companies that put consumers at risk by violating food safety standards, particularly those selling private meat imports directly to the public. More… |
Bahrain traders pledge stable pricesThe traders in Bahrain have confirmed continuous arrival of seasonal fruits and vegetables from Turkey, Saudi Arabia and other countries and pledged to maintain price stability in the Kingdom. Industry and Commerce Minister Dr Hassan Fakhr More… |
Bahrain traders pledge stable pricesThe traders in Bahrain have confirmed continuous arrival of seasonal fruits and vegetables from Turkey, Saudi Arabia and other countries and pledged to maintain price stability in the Kingdom. Industry and Commerce Minister Dr Hassan Fakhr More… |
Bahrain food traders hit by black marketA black market in fruit and vegetables supplied by illegal importers is threatening to put Bahrain's legitimate greengrocers out of business, traders in the kingdom have complained. Fresh produce is being imported by companies wi More… |
Dubai residents 'not eating enough healthy food'More than half of Dubai residents (about 59 per cent) are not consuming enough fruits and vegetables to keep themselves healthy, according to a comprehensive survey conducted by The Dubai Health Authority (DHA). Announcing this on Wed More… |
Barakat commissions new plant in DubaiLeading fresh fruit and vegetable products firm Barakat Quality Plus has commissioned its newest plant in the ‘Food & Beverage Zone’ at Dubai Industrial City (DI). The 200,000 sq ft facility constitutes the second phase of ex More… |
Barakat commissions new plant in DubaiLeading fresh fruit and vegetable products firm Barakat Quality Plus has commissioned its newest plant in the ‘Food & Beverage Zone’ at Dubai Industrial City (DI). The 200,000 sq ft facility constitutes the second phase of ex More… |
Carrefour plans two new Dubai outletsCarrefour Market, a JV between the world's second largest retailer and UAE-based Majid Al Futtaim (MAF), plans to open two new outlets in Dubai by year end. In June this year, Carrefour MAF began a rebranding programme with 16 Carrefo More… |
Ban 'will not hit Bahrain supply of vegetables'Bahrain's vegetable supplies will not be affected by a recent ban on European vegetables because of the E.coli outbreak, a top official said. Industry and Commerce Minister Dr Hassan Fakhro said that Bahrain mostly relied on Arab count More… |








