Bashir Saleh Holding became a critical focus for international traders and investors at the inaugural AgroFood 2025 Gilan exhibition, held November 18-22. According to Baran Press, drawing attention from CIS nations, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Kuwait, the holding company's exhibit underscored the strength of its unique "farm-to-industry" production chain, which integrates large-scale agriculture, chemical manufacturing, and textile production. ​Negar Azar Chemical and Cellulose Industries: The largest domestic producer of Benzoic Acid and Sodium Benzoate in Iran. The firm supplies crucial raw materials for numerous industries and showcased its range of Metal Salts supporting the agricultural sector. ​ZahirKesht Plant & Industry Group: Highlighted ...

The head of Agricultural Organization in Gilan Province announced that the first “Gilan Agrofood” exhibition will take place from November 18 to 21 in Rasht, center city of the province, on the sidelines of the governors’ meeting of the Caspian Sea littoral states. According to Baran Press, the fair will showcase agricultural products, foods and beverages, packaging and processing industries, renewable-energy powered production, food-technology and medical-tourism links. Organizers said its aim is to position Gilan as a major agro-food export hub and supply chain gateway to the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and Eurasia. Gilan’s governor and trade officials note the province’s special logistical advantages – rail, road, sea and air ...

During a meeting with Mazandaran’s Governor, Mehdi Younesi, the Russian delegation mentioned the Mazandaran free zone as a key factor in promoting bilateral trade. According to Baran Press, Russian investors have expressed interest in cooperating with Iran’s northern province of Mazandaran, aiming to modernize its food processing facilities and expand its agricultural sector. The official highlighted that, due to the special authority given to the province by President Masoud Pezeshkian to build ties with Eurasian nations, Mazandaran is open to all foreign investments, especially from Russia. Emphasizing the economic importance of citrus fruits, which are second to rice in the province, Younesi called investment in this sector a strategic move to ...