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Topic: Food prices

Abu Dhabi groceries fall in line with Baqala upgrades

May 18, 2013

Almost three quarters of Abu Dhabi's groceries have upgraded or registered to make renovations ahead of the June 30 deadline.  Read Article Abu Dhabi groceries fall in line with Baqala upgrades

Education and food nudge up inflation in the Emirates

The cost of education rose by almost 6 per cent since March 2012, according the latest figures. Galen Clarke / The National

Apr 21, 2013

A rise in the cost of education contributed to a slight increase in inflation across the UAE year on year. Read Article Education and food nudge up inflation in the Emirates

UK inflation holds steady and oil price pressures ease

Apr 16, 2013

British consumer price inflation held steady in March at its highest level since last May, while lower oil prices suggested future rises in inflation may be smaller than feared. Read Article UK inflation holds steady and oil price pressures ease

World food prices rise in March on surge in dairy costs

Apr 11, 2013

Global food prices rose 1 percent in March, the United Nations' food agency said on Thursday, pointing to a surge in dairy costs, while cereals prices were little changed and seen facing downward pressure in coming months. Read Article World food prices rise in March on surge in dairy costs

 

Gulf food security fund to transform sector

ABU DHABI - UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - 30JAN2013 - Mamdouh Kawanna, Aquaculture Specialist, feeds the fishes in one of the tanks at Aquaponic Research Unit as part of the Aquaculture Research and Extension Station in Al Ain. Ravindranath K / The National

Apr 08, 2013

Cash will help increase fish farming, with UAE’s coastlines boasting huge potential to produce nutritious food and cut our reliance on imports. Read Article Gulf food security fund to transform sector

 

Education needed on shipping and storing food correctly, UAE forum hears

Apr 01, 2013

Global agricultural production needs to increase by 70 per cent by 2050 and double in developing countries to ensure there is enough food, agricultural experts have claimed. Read Article Education needed on shipping and storing food correctly, UAE forum hears

 

Making more sense of UAE agriculture

Mullberries with irrigation lines at an Abu Dhabi farm. Some experts have questioned the worth of agriculture in the heat of the country's summer due to the amount of water it takes to maintain yields. Andrew Henderson / The National

Mar 27, 2013

Contributing only to one per cent of the UAE economy, farming is sucking up 60 per cent of country's water. Read Article Making more sense of UAE agriculture

 

GCC countries must clamp down on wasted food, UAE experts says

Mar 22, 2013

According to Nicholas Lodge, an agricultural expert at the Abu Dhabi-based consultancy, less waste is better than buying up land overseas. Read Article GCC countries must clamp down on wasted food, UAE experts says

 

Dubai's first farmers’ market forced to find new location

Visitors at a market organised by Baker and Spice at the gardens of Emirates Towers. Jaime Puebla / The National

Mar 20, 2013

The landlord has refused to allow organisers to hold the market at Souq Al Bahar where it's been held since 2009. Read Article Dubai's first farmers’ market forced to find new location

 

Free animal feed and veterinary services for Northern Emirates farms

Mar 17, 2013

The initiative by the Ministry of Environment and Water and the Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority aims to boost cooperation.  Read Article Free animal feed and veterinary services for Northern Emirates farms

 

New fish for UAE plates in bid to preserve dwindling hammour stocks

Mar 15, 2013

Hoki - also known as blue hake or New Zealand whiptail - is being imported by Horeca Trade, a UAE-based food service company, as a substitute for hammour. Read Article New fish for UAE plates in bid to preserve dwindling hammour stocks

 

India inflation picks up in February

Mar 14, 2013

India's headline inflation picked up in February on higher fuel costs but another measure of price pressures cooled, reinforcing expectations that the central bank will deliver a rate cut next week. Read Article India inflation picks up in February

 

Grocer's inheritance goes into renovating Abu Dhabi store

March 12, 2013 (Abu Dhabi) Basher Kalanad (cq) is the owner of the Al Thana Supermarket, plans to renovate the shop before the June 30th deadline in Abu Dhabi March 12, 2013. (Sammy Dallal / The National)

Mar 14, 2013

Corner shop owner is one of growing band intent on upgrades to meet new hygiene standards imposed by the Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority. Read Article Grocer's inheritance goes into renovating Abu Dhabi store

 

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