The Israeli passionfruit season is kicking off early thanks to a mild winter. Exporter Agrexco is just beginning sendings to Europe following unusually clement conditions that have ripened fruit early. The Carmel- branded fruit is also free from pesticide residues as no agri-chemicals have been used against pest or disease through irrigation or spraying this season.
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