This success in date production highlights Saudi Arabia’s growing self-sufficiency in the sector The Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture has announced that Saudi Arabia has achieved a self-sufficiency rate of 124 per cent in date production, surpassing 1.6 million tonnes annually. This achievement is attributed to the expansion of[Read More…]
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Jordan restricts tomato exports amid price surge
The decision is intended to ensure an adequate supply of tomatoes for local consumption Khaled Hneifat, the Minister of Agriculture in Jordan, has announced a new policy aimed at restricting tomato exports and increasing imports to local markets. This measured approach will continue until exports are completely halted if the[Read More…]
Saudi’s Alesayi expands packaging and product portfolio with SIG
SIG will initially supply Alesayi Beverages with its SIG SureFill 42 Aseptic filling line, as well as 10L SIG bags using the SIG 2Pure Film Alesayi Beverage Corporation, a leading beverage manufacturer in Saudi Arabia, is partnering with SIG to expand its product and packaging portfolio. Using a state-of-the-art SIG[Read More…]
Qatar intensifies monitoring of local markets to ensure food safety
The Ministry inspected 3,221 local food establishments to ensure compliance with relevant laws, standards, and technical requirements The Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) in Qatar has increased surveillance of local markets to ensure the safety of imported and domestically traded foods. In the first half of 2024, the Ministry inspected[Read More…]
Tim Hortons announces partnership with UAE’s Union Coop
Currently, 300 Tim Hortons outlets are operating in the region, with the brand planning to continue expanding its footprint in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and GCC in the coming year Tim Hortons, the iconic Canadian coffee chain announced a strategic partnership with Union Coop,[Read More…]
Natural Ventures announces close of $100Mn fund to address food and water security
Natural Ventures, a venture capital fund with offices in the UAE and the Netherlands, completed the first close to focus on global food and water security Natural Ventures, an impact-focused venture capital fund that addresses global food and water security announced the first close of its inaugural fund. Natural Ventures[Read More…]
UAE’s Union Coop manages 161K+ digital orders in first half of 2024
The smart app offers several benefits to users, including promotional offers with discounts of up to 75 per cent and exclusive products not available in physical stores Dr Suhail Al Bastaki, Chief Community Relations Officer at Union Coop, has confirmed that the cooperative’s Smart App and Online Store processed 161,599[Read More…]
Saudi introduces seasonal markets system for date trading
The system is designed to enhance the efficiency and quality of market data across all regions of the Kingdom The National Centre for Palms and Dates in Saudi Arabia, in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture, has introduced the Seasonal Markets System. This electronic platform is mandatory[Read More…]
Qatar’s Al Baladi Group announces global expansion of Go Crispy and Tea Time
The expansion will cover 27 countries, starting with Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Russia, the United Kingdom, and several European nations Al Baladi Holding Group, a distinguished Qatari company announces a strategic partnership with Azerbaijan’s Green Capital Management Investment Group, marking a significant milestone in its global expansion strategy. This collaboration aims to launch over 400 new branches of[Read More…]
IFarm to develope robotic vertical farm in Switzerland
The vertical farm will have a 1,031 m² cultivation area and will produce green crops, amounting to several tonnes of ultra-fresh greens per month UAE-based, iFarm, a technology company enabling IT-driven farming in controlled environments, announced the start of the construction of a vertical farm with its technologies in Switzerland. The[Read More…]
