The Israel fruit export company, “Carmel,” located here, began last week to supply fresh fruit to Holland. These exports include tomatoes, avocadoes, melons, strawberries and roses. These exports, it was noted, will not compete with the Dutch fruit market since the Israeli fruit is largely imported during seasons when there is no similar Dutch-grown fruit on sale or is not grown in Holland. Fruit, not including citrus, imported from Israel last year amounted to 8 million Guilders. This year it was 15 million Guilders. Next year it is expected to rise to 25 million Guilders.
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