Tunisian citrus production 20% increase in 2021

Hapag-Lloyd expects grape exports to increase by 10 to 15% ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Do not reply to this email. Send your response to info@freshplaza.com. News| Search| Job offers| Photos| Subscribe| Advertise| About us | View this newsletter in your browser Monday, May 10, 2021 AFRICA Our team Sander Bruins Slot Email Nichola McGregor Email Nick Peters Email  Job Offers Production Manager - Dubai, UAE Supply Chain Coordinator - Kudelstaart, Netherlands Plant Buyer - Kudelstaart, Netherlands Hydroponic Grower - Livingston (Tennessee) USA Assistant Grower - Chatham (ON) Canada Director - Eastern U.S. Commercial Specialist Product Development Specialist Tomato Customer Service & Supply Chain Seeds Business Development Manager - Vietnam Egypt: Hapag-Lloyd expects grape exports to increase by 10 to 15% The grape season in Egypt is starting and looks extremely promising. Hapag-Lloyd expects grape exports to increase by 10-15% this year. 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