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Israeli Date Growers Push Barhi Sales Amid Challenges

9/15/2025

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Israeli date growers encourage consumers to purchase Barhi dates for the Jewish New Year starting September 22.
The industry faces challenges from 15% US tariffs, European market saturation, and the closure of Gaza.
This year's Barhi date harvest is expected to reach 58,000 tons, a 15% increase from last year.
The date industry is valued at NIS 1.2 billion ($360 million) and supports about 600 growers.
Prices may decrease based on large retail chain actions.

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Story summary

Israeli date growers encourage consumers to purchase Barhi dates for the Jewish New Year starting September 22.
The industry faces challenges from 15% US tariffs, European market saturation, and the closure of Gaza.
This year's Barhi date harvest is expected to reach 58,000 tons, a 15% increase from last year.
The date industry is valued at NIS 1.2 billion ($360 million) and supports about 600 growers.
Prices may decrease based on large retail chain actions.