UAE ban for Croatian poultry as bird flu hits country
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has banned a number of live bird and poultry product imports from Croatia, following an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).
Archives for April 4, 2017
Korea to seek permission to begin halal exports to UAE
The UAE will soon begin negotiations with South Korea over allowing produce with local halal certification to be recognised in the emirates.
Weight gain before conception can triple risk of gestational diabetes
Weight gain in the years leading up to conception can triple the risk of gestational diabetes, with the odds also increased for mums-to-be who gain weight but still maintain a healthy body mass index (BMI).
Zespri’s new Dubai office sees potential for Ramadan kiwifruit sales
A Maori cultural delegation has inaugurated kiwifruit exporter Zespri’s new office in Dubai, which will oversee the firm’s expansion in the Middle East and other developing markets.
FAO: Agriculture support more important than human aid in Syria
Syrian agricultural production “can and should be kick-started” after the huge damage it has endured during years of fighting.
Looming GCC sugar tax could be expanded to include food
Companies will not shoulder the increased cost of a selective tax that could increase the price of soft drinks by half once it is introduced in six Gulf countries.
Almarai, ADM ‘preparing bid’ for Saudi milling monopoly sell-off
Almarai is rumoured to be among the companies in line to bid for Saudi Grains Organisation’s milling monopoly.