The Ministry of Economy: there is no shortage of food products, both produced in Israel and imported

The Ministry of Economy and Industry reported that despite the high demand for food products, recorded in supermarkets and marketing networks in recent days, there is no shortage of food products, both produced in Israel and imported from abroad. Regular reports on the state of the economy As the events began, the firm opened a focus for industry inquiries, which could be used continuously.
The Industries Administration is in daily contact with the food industry in Israel. According to the tests, the level of inventory available to food producers in Israel is high and is running as a series, both at local production level and imported food. Due to high demand, manufacturers and chains increased activity, but as mentioned, there was no shortage of products.
As for the import of raw materials and products, the maritime and air passages work as they should. The latest report from China is that the main seaports, except for the Shanghai and Ningbo port, operate almost regularly, allowing cargo to be unloaded and loaded and even increased in activity.
In Haifa and Ashdod ports, health regulations are applied that allow the delivery of the shipments in an orderly and regular manner.
The economy's survivor is in regular contact with the various industry factors to examine every day whether there is a shortage of raw materials, export or import problems and examines whether alternative supply lines are needed, according to industry needs. The Small Business and Construction Agency opened with the onset of events, a call center and Internet for consultation and information sharing for business owners and owners.
Eli Cohen Minister of Economy and Industry and Cabinet Member "The State of Israel is in crisis as a result of the Corona virus which is economically sound, and the Ministry of Economy I am prepared to address as much as is necessary for the various industries in the economy in general and for vitality in particular. Regarding food stocking, it is important to make clear that there are no government directives that require this and there is no justification for this because the level of stocks in Israel, the fact that there are no restrictions on sea and air product traffic and the ability of food production in Israel is sufficient for a few months ahead and all this beyond the emergency inventory held permanently in Israel. "