All Iran articles
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NewsNH apple suppliers eye India gains amid Turkey shortage
US and key European supplying nations set to benefit from drastic drop in Turkish production
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FeaturesTaking on the water crisis in Iran
Decades of mismanagement have contributed to the current water crisis in Iran, but Alireza Emami, CEO of Zarrin Group, sees a new, sustainable path forward
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FeaturesFood supply chains feel war’s impact in Iran
The recent conflict with Israel served as a reminder of the vulnerability of the agriculture sector to political and military shocks, according to Alireza Emami of Iran’s Zarrin Group
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NewsCo-op to halt sourcing relationships with countries violating international law
UK retailer Co-op Group has announced a new sourcing policy that will prohibit products from 17 countries identified as having community-wide human rights abuses, with implementation beginning June 2025
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NewsMiddle East conflict could harm fresh produce business
Industry analyst warns that growing hostilities in the Middle East could lead to higher costs and changing consumer purchasing patterns for fruit and vegetables
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NewsDubai chocolate has not caused a pistachio shortage, say experts
There is no lack of supply, say sources, who point to higher production in Turkey and Iran, and a much bigger overall crop worldwide
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NewsIran identifies challenges to boosting organic produce sector
Iran Organic Association hosted a seminar to highlight key areas of development to support Iran’s organic sector, including education, infrastructure and international collaboration
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CommentAI technology can help support Iranian agriculture
Iran is embracing Artificial Intelligence as the country looks to modernise and streamline its agricultural practices, but multiple challenges remain, writes Alireza Emami, CEO of Tehran-based Zarrin Group
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NewsIran’s Zarrin explores options for Latin American bananas
Following a tour of Latin American producers, Alireza Emami, CEO of Iranian trader Zarrin Group, sees strong potential for Costa Rican bananas in the Middle East market
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NewsIndian apple imports rise by over 70 per cent
Fresh apple imports forecast to reach a record 510,000 tonnes as demand for healthy food in India increases
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NewsSanctions limit options for Iranian pineapple imports
Before Donald Trump scuppered the Iran nuclear deal, pineapple exports came to Iran from sources including Thailand, Malaysia and Sri Lanka, but since then Philippines has been the only reliable supplier
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NewsIndia’s apple imports to increase as US retaliatory tariff lifts
USDA report forecasts apple imports to grow in 2023/24 due to domestic production challenges and increased US shipments
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NewsTurbulent times for Iranian banana imports
Since Donald Trump backed out of the JCPOA deal with Iran, the country’s banana importers have faced familiar hurdles in sourcing fruit
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ArticleIranian banana imports change course
Iran is increasingly turning to Indian bananas, as multiple factors reduce the volumes coming from the Philippines and Ecuador and as sanctions continue to limit importers’ options
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ArticleIranian satellite aims to assist in agricultural challenges
In the face of continuing drought conditions in Iran, the government hopes its recently launched Khayyam satellite can help boost productivity and monitor scarce water resources
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ArticleKiwifruit demand "to remain positive"
Rabobank suggests consumption will be steady, with gold varieties performing well
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ArticleFruit Brothers aims for Europe
The company’s mangoes, produced in Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire, appear set for the European market, as the company looks beyond its traditional markets
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ArticleZarrin helps revive Dominica bananas
Iran’s Zarrin Group is calling on Indian expertise to assist Dominica’s banana industry, still recovering from 2007’s devastating hurricane
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ArticleIran boosts sales to Uzbekistan
Despite a drop in fruit and vegetable exports to some key markets, Iran saw sales to Uzbekistan grow rapidly in 2021
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ArticleGrocery prices soar in Iran
High inflation in Iran has seen vegetable prices rise by 70 per cent, as sanctions and supply chain disruptions hurt shoppers and small businesses