WELLNESS IN TRADE & INDUSTRY: Israeli Companies held Trade Mission to PHL for Business Opportunities in Water & Agriculture Sectors

In a statement, the Economic and Trade Mission of the Embassy of Israel in Manila said the trade mission included the following companies: Afimilk Ltd, AgroTop Ltd, A.R.I. Flow Control Accessories Ltd, Eshet Eilon, Natafim Ltd, Ooval Valves and TopGreenhouse. Members of the Israeli delegation discussed irrigation know-how, dairy production, turnkey projects for livestock, post-harvest treatment, crop protection, agronomy, greenhouse technology, water system control, and water management. Israeli Ambassador to the Philippines Effie Ben Matityau said the trade mission -- the first for the Middle Eastern country -- is an indication of the Philippines' economic importance to Israel. Gilad Peled, director of the Water, Environment and Agro-Technology Department of the Israel Export and International Cooperation Institute, said the delegation indicates the potential partnerships in technological know-how and capacity-building. Doron Hemo, head of Israel Economic and Trade Office at the Israeli Embassy, said the choice of Israeli companies is in line with the Philippine Agriculture Medium Strategic Plan for 2020, which stresses technological investments. “This two-day business event is a concrete step towards a fruitful collaboration between Israel and the Philippines in the area of agriculture,” Hemo said. Helping organize the meetings were the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) and the Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI).http://www.interaksyon.com/business/99754/israeli-agri-water-companies-hold-maiden-philippine-trade-mission