All Israel articles – Page 42
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ArticleIsraeli Citrus Board names new general manager
The Citrus Division of the newly formed Horticultural Production and Marketing Board, in Israel, has named its first general manager.
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Israeli flower sales boom
Israeli flower growers exported 50 million stems to Europe in just three days last week for sale on Valentine's Day on February 14.
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ArticleAgrexco spuds take a hike
The reputation of Israeli potatoes has gone from strength to strength in the past few years. This achievement is the result of the considerable hard work and commitment shown by all those involved - starting with the growers in Israel and continuing through to the packers in the UK. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleAgrexco looks for growth
In this week’s focus on flowers, the Journal has a close eye on Valentine’s Day. The Agrexco flower division has barely had time to draw breath in 2004 as it prepares for the Valentine’s and Mother’s Day period. While the Aspect Group is helping Interflora meet its online consumer demands through this busy period.
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Automatic savings for Israeli growers
Israeli farmers have started using an automatic planting system, which enables planting of between 5,000 and 7,000 vegetable and flower plants per hour in open fields or in greenhouses.
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EU-Israeli labelling row renews
EU officials have told Israel its latest labelling suggestion for Palestinian produce is unacceptable.
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ArticleAgrexco’s international offer
Agrexco has a strong citrus offer that includes oranges, easy-peelers, grapefruit, limes, lemons and kumquat. Now, the Israel-based company believes that Peru will become a major player in the citrus market in the coming years. Emma Hatfield reports.
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EU-Israel export dispute no nearer resolution
Israel's minister of industry, trade and labour Ehud Olmert has so far failed to resolve a dispute between Israel and the EU over Israel's exports to EU member countries.
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ArticleAgrexco's code breakthrough
Israeli exporter Agrexco has unveiled a revolutionary traceability system for herb sendings to the UK.
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ArticleAgrexco expects 20 per cent uplift
Agrexco has forecast a 20 per cent increase in its fresh herb exports this year.
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ArticleStones add to Israeli potential
The export of stonefruit from Israel is growing with each passing year. The introduction of new varieties of nectarines, apricots and plums; the ability to supply these varieties during niche periods, when there is a shortage on the markets in Europe; and, above all, the consistently high quality fruit grown by EurepGAP and Ecofresh accredited growers, have all contributed to the rapid development of this sector. Aaron Priel reports.
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ArticleAgrexco makes salads progress
Israeli exporter Agrexco is looking forward to its winter salads season with bullish optimism thanks to some new variety developments.
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ArticleIsraeli exports to EU rise by 22.6 per cent
During the first nine months of 2003, the volume of food exported from Israel to the European Union rose by 22.6 per cent...
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ArticleAgrexco hosts client tour
Agrexco recently hosted a client visit to its Israeli strawberry operations.
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ArticleIsraeli berries kick off
The Israeli strawberry season has started with fruit meeting keen demand.
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Israelis unveil ambitious export expansion plans
Israel's produce exporters hope to increase exports by 50 per cent over the next five years.
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ArticleWinter hots up for Israel
As UK temperatures start to fall, prospects are hotting up for Israeli winter lines, particularly sweet potatoes, in light of European shortages and poor availability from the US. Emma Hatfield talks to Israeli producers and exporters to catch up on the latest news from Israel on conventional and organic lines.
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ArticleIsrael keeps its floral cut
In global terms Israel is one of the largest exporters of cut flowers and although producers have grappled with high production costs, stiff competition and water shortages, technological innovations and new varieties have allowed the industry to continue to bloom. Emma Hatfield reports.
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New player in Israeli pepper
Edom UK has been set up by seven Israeli growers and will focus on supplying top-quality capsicum to the UK market.
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ArticleAgrexco looks forward to new citrus season
Agrexco is confident of prospects for the forthcoming citrus season with grapefruit arrivals expected in mid-October.