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שוקולד פרה. התייקרות של 70% תוך שנתיים ובקרוב: עוד התייקרות

Chocolate is now a luxury item: Prices have jumped 50% this year

What happened to chocolate? A virus in West Africa and problematic weather have raised the price of raw cocoa by 167% and turned the basic product into a luxury item for Israelis, and prices are expected to rise furhter

Meirav Crystal | 06.29.25

European boycott of Israeli goods expands, hits Germany

Israeli farmers report growing distancing from their exports across Europe: Belgium and Ireland are boycotting, Aldi has reportedly halted orders—and even Japan is showing signs of hesitation

Meirav Crystal | 06.26.25

Amazon halts all shipments to Israel due to flight suspensions

The 'Ships to Israel' label has disappeared from many product listings; With flights to Israel suspended, Amazon halts all shipments—paid and free—saying it cannot guarantee delivery dates, which falls short of its customer service standards; many had hoped to place orders now and receive the packages once deliveries resumed

Meirav Crystal | 06.24.25

As Israeli food market shifts away from Turkey, who is making our ketchup?

With exports from Turkey to Israel halted, importers are turning to alternative countries like Mongolia, Malta and Greece for affordable goods; However, challenges with kosher certification and consistent product quality highlight the complexities of sourcing from new markets

Meirav Crystal | 05.28.25

Bank of Israel warns of rising financial fraud, urges creation of national authority

Bank of Israel warns of surging financial fraud driven by AI and social engineering; urges creation of a national authority to lead prevention efforts and coordinate cross-sector responses.

Meirav Crystal | 05.09.25

חנות חדשה של ג'יימס ריצ'רדסון בדיוטי פרי של טרמינל 1 בנתב"ג

James Richardson expands Terminal 1 duty-free store at Ben Gurion Airport

Terminal 1 duty-free store expansion brings new brands and higher prices amid global inflation and post-war recovery but space constraints and Passover prep leave some products off shelves

Meirav Crystal | 03.27.25

Apple’s lowers iPhone prices in Israel over Samsung competition

Tech giant slashes iPhone 16 prices in Israel by 8% for the third time in six months, aiming to reclaim market share from Samsung, with iPad discounts and retailer promotions anticipated

Meirav Crystal | 03.25.25

Israeli market adapts after Turkey cuts trade—new imports on the way

Ankara’s export boycott leads to disappearance of popular ice creams, home appliances, Turkish olive oil and more from Israeli shelves; companies sourcing alternatives from Europe and beyond, but higher costs and shifts in product quality noticeable

Meirav Crystal | 03.20.25

Matzah prices increase by up to 36% ahead of Passover; Israel considers price regulation

Matzah prices in retail chains have risen by 3%-7% for larger packages and up to 36% for specialty matzah; Price supervisor at Economy Ministry demands that matzah bakeries submit documents for review to possibly place it under price regulation

Meirav Crystal | 03.20.25

Egg shortage fears rise as Passover approaches in Israel

Israeli egg importers face skyrocketing prices in Europe and the US, while local production struggles post-war; Agriculture Ministry insists there will be enough eggs for the holiday, but distributors warn of significant shortages

Meirav Crystal | 03.07.25

Pizza Hut Israel pulls ad after backlash over hostage release reference

Users complain to Instagram after fast-food chain promotes new product 'soon arriving in Israel' using language resembling hostage release report; company issues apology

Meirav Crystal | 03.01.25

Israeli cosmetics brand Sacara expanding, opens 5 stores in Miami

Affordable cosmetics and makeup chain eyes city that is favored destination for Israeli tourism, has large Jewish community and favorable tax laws

Meirav Crystal | 02.18.25

Israel’s national payment system restored after nationwide disruption

Businesses resume credit card transactions after hours-long outage which forced many businesses to request cash-only payments

Meirav Crystal | 02.13.25

Amazon revives Israeli operations, eyes local market expansion

E-commerce giant launched Hebrew-language platform in 2019, enabling Israeli sellers to list and ship locally, but venture shut down after 2 years due to high prices, slow deliveries and no local distribution centers, making it uncompetitive

Meirav Crystal | 02.09.25

Pizza or hamburgers? This dish is the delivery favorite in Israel

Shawarma has claimed the title of the most-ordered dish in 25 Israeli towns and cities, while Nazareth stands out as the dessert capital, and Sderot residents show a clear preference for pizza

Meirav Crystal | 12.24.24