Agrexco will begin mangoes exports
Israel
Thursday 08 July 2010
FJ
Agrexco will target Europe, Méditerranean and Far East region market.
Mangoes export campaign is going to begin in the next days for Agrexco.
Tommy, Shelly, Kent, Lily, Keith and Maya are the most famous exported varieties, renown for their taste.
Export season will commence in mid July," said Mr.Nissim Cohen, product manager in Agrexco , "and continue till mid October, with an expected 20% increase in quantities, a total of 6000 tonnes."
In order to provide an extra safe fruit, the growers took part in an experimental project to exterminate the pest that presents the biggest damage potential for Mango, the Middle Eastern fly.
90% of the Mango produce is grown in the area around the Sea of Galilee with its perfect climate conditions for Mango cultivation.
Source : agrexco.