The system combines border inspection with processing-level sorting to uphold agricultural and food safety standards.
Volumes dropped sharply, with vegetable exports falling 45% year on year in March.
GEL produces approximately 110,000 tonnes annually, 25% of which is certified organic.
Strategic investments in irrigation, smallholder support, and processing capacity can reduce this risk while creating new market opportunities.
The crisis has also pushed up global oil prices, further increasing production and logistics costs.