GCC fresh produce imports hit $2.2bnThe total value of fresh produce import to the GCC reached $2.2 billion in 2012, according to recent statistics, noted the organisers of an upcoming exhibition focusing on fresh edible foods in Dubai. The International Perishables More… |
New Zealand food exports to UAE up 16pcNew Zealand’s export of fresh produce to the UAE reached $435 million in 2012, marking an increase of 16.6 per cent over the previous year, said the New Zealand Trade & Enterprise (NZTE), the country’s trade arm. & More… |
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… |
Back-to-back food expos to cover key trendsWorld of Perishables (WOP Dubai), the leading trade fair for fruits and vegetables, and Eurofruit Congress Middle East, running end-to-end, will cover key trends and developments for the fresh produce market in the region. The Eurofruit Co More… |
Carrefour rebrands UAE express storesCarrefour, the world's second largest retailer, is rebranding its Express stores across the UAE to ‘Carrefour Market’ with the emphasis moving from basic grocery items to fresh produce of the highest quality. With this, Carrefour Expre More… |
Masterpak to showcase at fresh produce expoMasterpak, a leading Lebanese polyethylene film manufacturer, will showcase horticultural films at an upcoming fresh produce trade show in Berlin. Fruit Logistica 2011 will be held from February 9 to 11 at Messe Berlin in Berlin, Germany. More… |