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NewsThai fruits target Middle East premium market
Tourism is helping to boost familiarity and demand for Thai fruits in high-end retail and hospitality
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AdvertorialMorocco’s fresh produce, fast and reliable across the sea
Source: DP World Morocco’s growers and exporters now have a new way to reach the UK and Northern Europe. Tomatoes, blueberries and other high-value fruits and vegetables can travel faster, fresher and more reliably thanks to the new DP World Atlas short-sea reefer service. Connecting Casablanca ...
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NewsEuropean demand for Egyptian strawberries stays strong
Adverse weather conditions in Morocco and Spain have disrupted berry supplies to Europe this winter, with buyers turning instead to Egypt
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NewsSpinneys supermarket to open 12 stores in the Philippines
Partnership with ACX Holidings facilitates the first opening outside of the Gulf for the UAE-based retailer
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FeaturesDubai bolsters standing as regional hub
With the creation of the Foodstuffs, Fruit and Vegetable Market, set to be twice the size of the current market, Dubai is reinforcing its position as a world-class hub for fresh produce, according to Redha Mansouri, CEO of Fresh Fruits Company, and Hesam Rahi, CEO of Farzana Trading
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NewsUnifrutti deploys data resilience software across global network
Grower-distributor works with Seattle-based Veeam to implement software that ensures near-perfect data integrity across its operations
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NewsDriscoll’s secures new partnership agreement with LuLu Retail
MoU signed last week opens door to closer collaboration on marketing branded berries to consumers
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VideoFruit Logistica Briefing: AI is changing everything – are you ready for it?
Watch a recording of the event’s fascinating discussion on artificial intelligence and automation in the fresh produce business
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FeaturesPolish apple exporter reports solid season despite market pressures
Jan Nowakowski of Polish apple exporter Genesis Fresh says this season has demonstrated the importance of flexibility and diversification
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NewsUzbekistan to expand supply of fresh and dried fruit to Malaysia
Delegation reaches agreements with leading importers and distributors following a series of meetings
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NewsSaudia Arabia becomes world’s third producer of white strawberries
Middle Eastern country joins the US and Japan with harvest of rare premium fruit
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FeaturesAvocados on the rise in Lebanon
Investment is pouring into avocado production in Lebanon, with the Avocado Lebanon Association working to ensure growers meet all the requirements for European market access
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NewsDP World London Gateway terminal surpasses 3m TEU milestone
The company’s UK container total came to more than 5mn TEUs in 2025, with London Gateway’s growth alone up 52 per cent
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VideoHow can apples and pears compete with avocados and mangoes in the social media age?
Nine leading players in the fresh apple and pear market explain what opportunities they see to add value to the category
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VideoHealthy, sustainable… and losing consumers? Apples and pears fight for attention
World Apple & Pear Association secretary general Philippe Binard considers the challenge ahead for the topfruit business
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AnalysisEgyptian citrus exports up for UK challenge
Demand for Egyptian citrus has seen a surge to the UK market post-Brexit, but competition from EU suppliers is a resurgent threat
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NewsPhilippine bananas and pineapples get boost in new UAE FTA
Free trade agreement will reduce tariffs and enhance market access for goods and services
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PromotionAI is changing everything… Are you ready for it?
Why you really can’t afford to ignore artificial intelligence – find out at the Fruit Logistica Briefing 2026
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NewsMohammed Abbas is the man for Del Monte
Abbas joined the the group’s senior leadership team in the US in early 2022, and has now been handed the role of group president
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NewsChina expands kumquat exports to Middle East
Industry insiders expect exports to grow more than five-fold on 2023 volumes