Food & Beverage Newsletter


	Issue No. 1- November 2005

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	In the Spotlight

	Innovations

	Industry News

	Company of the Month

	Research of the Month

	Links of the Month

Innovations

	Organically grown teas and herbs from the Jordan Valley
	Organica Farm, a manufacturer of organic teas, herbs and blends, was founded in 2000 by the Gross family. The farm, located in the clean natural desert environment of the Jordan Valley, nurtures and grows 25 types of medicinal herbs over an area of 100 dunams (approx. 25 acres) of land.



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Research of the
Month


	Russia's Food Processing Equipment Market
	A new comprehensive survey entitled Russia's Food Processing Equipment Market, is now available at the IEICI's library. The survey reviews market highlights and prospects noting the rapid growth of the food industry which has stimulated investments into the Russian food sector. For access to the full survey please contact: Betina Nudelman

Links of the
Month


	Dairy Board
	Israel Wines

Dear readers,

We are pleased to announce the launching of the first Food and Beverage newsletter! It is designed to give you a monthly overview of local industry news, provide an in-depth look at various food sectors, put the spotlight on innovative Israeli companies and point out Israeli participation in international food and beverage trade fairs and exhibitions.

We have also provided several important links to help you learn more about the importing of food and beverages from Israel.

The Israel Export and International Cooperation Institute is here to help you become acquainted with the burgeoning Israeli Food and Beverage industry and to assist in forging successful business ties with Israeli and international companies, so please don't hesitate to contact me for any further information.

Sincerely,

Michal Neeman
Executive Food & Beverage

In the Spotlight

	Innovations in the Food Industry
It may be surprising to discover that although the basic conditions in Israel are not conducive to a booming food industry, Israel has a large selection of food products compared with other Western countries and new products appear on the shelves almost daily. Despite the fact that the local market is relatively small, with less than seven million consumers, and exports of food products from Israel are even smaller, several factors contribute to the accelerated rate of innovation prevalent in Israel's food industry.

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Company of the Month

Halutza's Extra Virgin Olive Oil Recognized Worldwide

Halutza Olive Oil, produced in Kibbutz Revivim in the Desert highlands, was established in 2000 by the Nakash Brothers, the owners of Jordache Enterprises.