All Palestinian territories articles
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NewsPalestine Gardens exports dates against odds
Mo’men Sinokrot of Palestinian date specialist Palestine Gardens says the challenges to produce and export are severe, but the people’s commitment to the land remains steadfast
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NewsSuez return uncertain following Gaza ceasefire
Despite hope the Israel-Hamas truce will last, a resumption of trade through the Suez Canal is expected to take time
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NewsLebanese produce businesses hit by widening war
As Israel broadens its war in the region, Lebanon now faces wide-scale bombings and continuing threats of a major invasion, as fresh produce companies strive to continue trading
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NewsFAO warns of grave state of Gaza food production
With over half of cropland destroyed by the ongoing conflict with Israel, as well as a third of its greenhouses, Gaza faces massive food insecurity, according to the FAO
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NewsRegional strife boosts Dubai role as Gulf hub
Longer transit times due to disruptions in the Red Sea are a major issue for all traders in the Middle East region, but reshipments through Dubai appear to be growing as a result, says Hani Ayloush of Fruit Line Trading
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NewsWest Bank dates overcome extra challenges to export
Despite the main months of the season being disrupted by the conflict, date exporters in the West Bank have continued to reach their customers, while seeking out new markets for the future
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NewsGaza farmer shows resolve
Founder of the first vertical strawberry farm in Palestine, Ayed Awni Aburamadan has a history of success in the face of overwhelming challenges, and he is determined to rebuild when the war is over
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NewsCrisis in Israel threatens fresh produce supply
Security concerns in the country have apparently delayed the harvest of several different crops
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AnalysisUNCTAD report highlights occupation’s impact on Palestinian producers
UN Conference on Trade and Development calls on international community to demand Israel lift restrictions on Palestinian economic activity, stressing the limitations for producers
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ArticleECJ rules on labelling from Occupied Territory
The European Court of Justice has ruled that products from Israeli settlements must be labelled to allow consumers to make “informed choices”
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ArticleFeijoa hope for Gazan farmers
After years of experimentation, production of guava-like fruit feijoa looks set to take off in the Gaza Strip
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ArticlePicking olives in Palestine
Ordinary Israelis and non-governmental organisations provide valuable assistance to vulnerable Palestinian farmers during the olive harvest
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ArticleIsraeli spraying concerns Gaza growers
The spraying of pesticides on Palestinian farmlands near the border of the Gaza Strip threatens crops including melons, watermelons and okra, say farmers
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ArticleNGO criticises Israeli spraying
Israel’s alleged spraying of herbicides near Gaza has come under fire from NGO Gisha, while the UN condemns settlement expansion in West Bank
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ArticleGazans face export challenges
Although Israel authorised the first shipment of strawberries from Gaza to Europe this month, production is significantly down as a result of the blockade and rising costs
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ArticleEU announces new labelling policy
The EU’s decision to clearly label products from illegal Israeli settlements has angered the Netanyahu government
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ArticleSettlers burn Palestinian olive trees
Israeli settlers have continued to target Palestinian olive groves, a vital part of the economy for the occupied territories
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ArticleIsrael eases Gaza restrictions
Vegetables produced in the decimated Gaza Strip are set to be permitted entry into Israel for the first time since the election of Hamas
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ArticleIsrael halts Gazan veg exports
The besieged and war-torn Gaza Strip faces yet further challenges as Israel blocks ten truckloads of vegetable exports
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ArticleTesco produce 'damaged' amid Gaza protest
One arrested as Free Gaza protest at a branch of the supermarket allegedly leads to fruit and veg being thrown on floor