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Israel is an advanced, market-oriented economy. However, its limited land and water resources preclude agricultural self-sufficiency, affecting local production costs and consumer prices.

New regulations requiring front of pack labeling are set to enter into force on January 1, 2020.

Israel’s area planted in citrus in MY 2019/20 is estimated at 17,763 hectares (ha), 80 ha less than the planted area in MY 2018/19.

The report lists and describes certificates that should accompany food and agricultural products to Israel.

The spring planting which started in early April in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) is still ongoing. The weather and soil conditions are reportedly excellent.

Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) allows permitted import of genetically engineered (GE) products based on the 2009 Law on “Genetically Modified Organisms” (“GMOs”) and its pertaining bylaws.

The Israeli Hotel Restaurant Institutional (HRI) sector is generally stable with the economy’s growth over the past decade leading to an increase in spending on dining out.

The market share of craft beers is expanding as the sector sees growth and market penetration across Israel creating export opportunities for U.S. craft beer and U.S. beer ingredients.

Israel is a net importer of all major categories of food products. The retail food market faces slow growth, limited competition, and high prices.

With over 1,800 facilities, the Israeli food processing sector is an important player in the domestic economy.

Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) imports approximately two-thirds of its overall food needs.

On December 25, 2017, the Israeli parliament’s Labor, Welfare and Health Committee approved new regulations requiring front of pack labeling for most prepackaged food products.