Philippines Pineapples

Philippine pineapples may find their way to Israel

The Philippines and Israel are discussing stronger trade links and new fruit export opportunities, reports businessmirror.com.ph.

The Philippines is considering Israel as a potential market for bananas, pineapple and mango, as well as several processed products.

Israel, meanwhile, is looking into investing in Philippine agriculture, the report said.

Philippine-Israeli trade is growing, but is low compared to links with Europe and the US.

Philippine exports to Israel peaked in 2007 at US$33.9m, when imports from Israel reached US$248.4m.