The Mahdavieh brothers started our dried fruit business over 70 years ago . Mahdavieh Export Corp. (MEC) remains , to this day , a family business dedicated to quality and fairness . Through the many industrial , economic , and political changes in the world , MEC has been successful in holding firm to its high standards.Our customers in Europe have stayed with us through these years precisely because we have evolved in order to meet their changing needs , while maintaining these high standards . In Europe , MEC has an established reputation for quality , consistent supply , competitive prices , and commitment to customers. We have now expanded our exports to include North America , South America , Australia and New Zealand . Our products are affordably priced and meet the standards of the European , North America and Australian markets . MEC products are processed in the heart of agricultural regions . Both the production and the export are owned and operated by MEC , allowing MEC to maintain strict control over both quality and pricing . All production , export and sales are under the direct supervision and management of the partners , who now include two generations of the family members. This excellent business team combines the experience of the elders with the modern skills of the younger generation .