I reported previously (20th Feb) on the new Liteez stevia sweetener, shaped like a meringue, from Israel’s Lampados International. The sweetener is so popular that Lampados is completing a new plant expansion in Caesarea to cope with the growing demand. … Continue reading →

The office space rental company WeWork, founded by Israeli Adam Neumann, is now worth $20 billion and has established itself in some 20 countries. WeWork has been buying up several companies recently, the latest being social networking company Meetup. https://www.timesofisrael.com/wework-rides-lifestyle-change-to-become-new-economy-star/ … Continue reading →

I reported previously (Aug 2015) on Israel’s Argus Cyber Security and its systems to prevent electronic car hijacking. Argus has just been acquired by Gemany’s Continental AG, an automotive manufacturer, for an estimated $400 million. http://www.timesofisrael.com/germanys-continental-confirms-buy-of-israel-cybersecurity-firm-argus/

Florida Governor Rick Scott is visiting Israel at the head of an almost 70-strong delegation including businessmen and university heads. Scott is a supporter of the Florida-Israel Business Accelerator which helps Israeli startups make inroads in the US. https://www.timesofisrael.com/beyond-beaches-florida-seeks-to-lure-israeli-startups/

Israeli companies will now be able to take part in the Power Africa initiative to help overcome Africa’s energy crisis and to connect consumers across the continent. The initiative includes accessibility to government agencies, financial grants, professional and legal counsel. … Continue reading →

The value of Israel’s foreign currency deposits increased to a new all-time record at the end of November of $112 billion – an increase of $770 million from its end October value. http://www.boi.org.il/en/NewsAndPublications/PressReleases/Pages/7-12-17.aspx