Iran, Canada businessmen hold first annual conferenceThe first annual conference of Iranian and Canadian businessmen was held in Montreal on Saturday with the aim to introduce trade and commercial capacities of the two countries.
Iran’s Prized Caviar Makes Global ComebackA s Iran’s economy rebounds from years of harsh international sanctions, producers of black caviar—the salt-cured delicacy associated with the rich and famous, with a price tag to match—are also eying a comeback.
Private Sector Dominates Confectionery IndustryI ran’s confectionery industry has about 1,100 active production units, over 95% of which belong to the private sector.
Wheat Cultivation Set to BeginT he wheat cultivation season will begin in the next two to three days and it is estimated that between 13.4 million and 14 million tons of the staple crop will be produced next year, an advisor to the agriculture minister and executive manager of the National Wheat Project said on Monday.
Beverages Generate 7% of Food Value AddedT he production of beverages makes up 7% of the Iranian food industry’s value added.
No Change in Tariffs for 4 YearsM inister of Industries, Mining and Trade Mohammad Shariatmadari has promised to keep tariff rates unchanged for the next four years and any change will be limited to emergency situations, the chairman of Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture said.
Iran beats US to take back top pistachio producer titleThis year Iran will produce 310,000 tons of pistachio and reclaim its title as the top producer of pistachio in the world by surpassing the US, an official at Ministry of Agriculture predicts.
6,200 Tons of Eggs Exported in 3 MonthsI ran exported 6,200 tons of eggs to Afghanistan, Qatar and Iraq during the three months to August 22, the head of the Union of Producers of Egg-Laying Hen said.
Iran hopes to improve trade balance with Brazil Iran hopes to improve its trade balance with Brazil through exporting some highly required products to the Latin American country, Kaveh Zargaran, the head of Iran-Brazil Joint Chamber of Commerce, told Tehran Times in a telephone interview on Sunday.
Iran Ups Fisheries Exports by 60 Percent Iran has increased exports of its fisheries products considerably in recent months, a senior official announced.