cold-storage

Enjoy your iftar dates now: Local wholesalers say prices, supplies unaffected by Middle East conflict but that could change

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KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 — As the US-Iran war disrupts shipping routes and drives up logistics costs globally, date wholesalers here say Ramadan staples remain unaffected — for now — thanks to early imports and ample stockpiles. At Al Badr Trading, a date wholesaler in Danau Kota, Setapak, boxes of imported dates — from Saudi … Read more

DA allots P3 billion for cold-storage facilities

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THE Department of Agriculture (DA) is allocating P3 billion for 99 cold-storage facilities to extend the shelf life of fruits, vegetables and high-value crops, and assure continuous supply and price stability. DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said the provisions would have low operation costs and will run by electricity or solar and wind power, … Read more