The value of Iran’s export of foodstuffs and agricultural products to Africa rose 18 percent during the first eight months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-November 21), the director-general of the Market Study and Development Department of Rural Cooperative Organization announced.

Monthly red meat production stands at 37,000 tons

Production of red meat in Iran stood at 37,147 tons in the eighth month of the current Iranian calendar year (October 23-November 21), showing a 30 percent fall compared to the same month in the past year, the Statistical Center of Iran (SCI) reported.

Iranian economy continues to expand despite sanctions: WB

The World Bank in a recent report on Iran’s economy dubbed “Iran Economic Monitor” said the Islamic Republic’s economy has been expanding despite the sanctions and global economic conditions. According to the WB report, Iran’s economy continued to grow moderately for the third consecutive year in the previous Iranian calendar year (March 2022-March 2023) and it is expected to continue this upward trend albeit at a slower pace.

The Health Benefits of Gelatin

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Commodities worth $104m exported from North Khorasan in 8 months

As announced by a provincial official, 349,000 tons of non-oil goods worth $104 million were exported from North Khorasan province, in the northeast of Iran, during the first eight months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-November 21).

Iran’s crude steel output rises 7.6% in November: WSA

Iran’s steel production reached at 3.0 million tons in November, registering a 7.6 percent increase compared to the previous month, according to the latest report released by the World Steel Association (WSA).

Iran-Oman trade targeted to be $5b

Iranian Industry, Mining and Trade Minister Abbas Ali-Abadi said the value of trade between Iran and Oman is targeted to become $5 billion.

Transit of goods via Kermanshah province up 69% in 8 months on year

ransit of commodities through Kermanshah province, in the west of Iran, rose 69 percent during the first eight months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-November 21), as compared to the same period of time in the past year, a provincial official announced.

President Raisi inaugurates projects in Golestan Province

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and a group of his ministers visited Golestan province on Thursday to inaugurate some mega projects in the northeastern province, IRNA reported.

Can Drinking Tea Hinder Iron Absorption From Food?

Some studies have suggested that drinking coffee, tea, and other caffeinated beverages inhibits iron absorption, but can an herbal tea, such as chamomile, peppermint, or ginger tea, also reduce iron absorption?