The UAE has banned the import of certain fruits and vegetables from five countries in the Middle East over concerns about high levels of pesticides.
We fully support the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment and believe that this is an important step in raising the standard of produce in the region.
It is important to note that with the exception of Yemen, the ban is specific to certain varieties of fruit and vegetables from each country and the focus is heavily on vegetables from these areas.
Not all fruit is created equal and therefore, it is important to buy with care and attention. We at Fruitful Day are committed to choosing the best quality for you, your family, and your colleagues. When we choose fruit, we do so with seasonality and origin in mind.
We do believe in making sustainable choices, which means we will continue to assess the fruit coming from the region and the surrounding areas, but also balancing other competing factors such as farming standards.