Abu Dhabi records 8pc increase in vegetables outputAbu Dhabi has recorded an 8 per cent annual increase in the production of vegetables, despite the numerous difficulties faced by the agricultural industry, said a report. The information issued by the Statistics Centre - Abu Dhabi More… |
Russia bans Egyptian fruit and veg importsRussia will temporary suspend imports of fruit and vegetables from Egypt from Sept. 22, Russia's food safety watchdog said on Friday, hours after Cairo rejected a Russian wheat shipment. The move came after Egyptian quarantine More… |
Dubai Municipality backs top perishables expo in DubaiDubai Municipality has signed a deal with planetfair, to be this year’s strategic partner for the 7th edition of the International Perishables Expo Middle East (WOP DUBAI), a dedicated exhibition for fresh edible food to be held in Dubai More… |
Toshiba produces vegetables in factoryToshiba Corporation has begun production of vegetables at the Toshiba Clean Room Farm Yokosuka, a plant factory in Yokosuka, Kanagawa prefecture, Japan. Shipment of the first crop is scheduled for the end of October. More… |
EU ban on Indian mangoes, some vegetablesThe European Union has temporarily banned the import of Alphonso mangoes and four vegetables from India from May 1, a report said. The decision by EU's standing committee on plant health came after 207 consignments of fruits a More… |
Egypt embarks on new era of agricultural evolutionAgricultural advancements taking place in Egypt’s desert could pave the way for a whole new approach to cultivating fresh vegetables and fish in the GCC that’s four times more efficient than regular farms, and requires no fertile lan More… |
Bahrain alerts on fresh produce safetyHealth officials in Bahrain have issued a warning against buying fruit and vegetables from street vendors amid fears they could be harmful. Health inspectors will be out in force to ensure grocers follow Bahrain's hygiene laws 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 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… |