All Iran articles
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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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ArticleIran’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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ArticleIndian 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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ArticleSanctions 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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ArticleIndia’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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ArticleTurbulent 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
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ArticlePromise for Uzbek and Moldova grapes
As Uzbekistan and Moldova seek to diversify their export markets for grapes, the adoption of new varieties remains the biggest challenge
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ArticleIran opens to Pakistani kinnow
Pakistani kinnow exporters gain access to Iran for first time in nine years
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ArticleIllegal import of Iranian apples resumes in India
Kashmiri apple traders report apples from Iran are being imported illegally and marketed as Afghanistan produce
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ArticleIranians hope for fresh start
Despite continuing US sanctions, restricted imports and the Covid-19 crisis, hope is returning in Iran since the defeat of Donald Trump
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ArticleQatar rapprochement a timely boost
The diplomatic crisis between Qatar and its Gulf neighbours may be over, but Qatar is likely to continue to reduce its dependence on food imports
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ArticleFutura boss: get ready for the restart
Technology specialist Omar Papi says he believes now is the time for fresh produce companies to keep investing
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ArticleDates play key Ramadan role
Despite the current global challenges concerning Covid-19, the Muslim world is ready to celebrate Ramadan, with dates as usual set to play a major part