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Article: Herbs short warn Israelis.(fresh produce)(Agrexco Agricultural Export Company Ltd.)(Brief article)
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- Grocer
- Article date:
- November 3, 2007
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Israeli produce exporter Agrexco has warned of severe shortages of a range of fresh herbs, including chives, peppermint and chervil.
Although most products are growing well, an infection of small insects called thrips has caused a 30% shortfall in chive volumes. The disease leaves chive stems mottled and cuts ...