Monthly Archives: March 2012

Israeli wines are more popular

Posted on March 4, 2012

The Israeli wine industry recorded a 5.5% increase in export revenue in 2011. Overseas sales reached $26.7 million including $1.1 million to Asia. http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4193268,00.html

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ISRAWINEXPO 2012

Posted on March 4, 2012

Over 20,000 visitors, both professionals and the general public, attended Israel’s international wine exhibition at Tel Aviv’s Israel Trade Fairs Centre. The event featured over 100 exhibitors and included buyers and journalists from all over the world. http://itrade.gov.il/us-houston/2012/02/23/israwinexpo-2012-is-a-huge-success/ http://blogs.jpost.com/content/israeli-wines-worth-trying

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British trade with Israel soars by 34%

Posted on March 4, 2012

Britain’s exports to Israel in 2011 were worth £1.7 billion. Israel’s exports to Britain totalled £2.8 billion. British Ambassador to Israel Matthew Gould said, “The people calling to boycott Israel make a lot of noise … but if someone is … Continue reading →

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Two Israeli companies sew seeds together

Posted on March 4, 2012

Makhteshim Agan – the world leader in branded off-patent crop protection solutions – will become a strategic investor in NRGENE, a leading developer of cutting edge software-based genetic tools for the crop breeding industry. http://www.ma-industries.com/media/news-press-releases/ctl/detail/mid/483/itemid/162?SkinSrc=%5bG%5dSkins%2fAgan_1.1%2fHMenu-FixWidth-3Content

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NIS 1 billion of Israeli water technology to China

Posted on March 4, 2012

In the huge deal, Israeli companies will export water technologies to China, to aid that country with water purification and agricultural projects. The projects will be set up mostly in agricultural areas of the Chinese provinces of Shaanxi, Gansu, Qinghai, … Continue reading →

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Correction

Posted on March 4, 2012

It was Cal State University (not Cal Tech) that re-instated its study program to Israel. Thanks to Dillon (a graduate of Cal State) for pointing out the typo in last week’s newsletter. Dalia fixes it. Dalia Bassa is responsible for … Continue reading →

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Equipping South Sudanese women against violence

Posted on March 4, 2012

A delegation of Israeli experts from the IsraAID organization is conducting the first-ever Gender Based Violence (GBV) training program for social workers in Africa’s newest nation. http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/153282

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Israel’s first black ambassador

Posted on March 4, 2012

Belaynesh Zevadiah has several advantages over other candidates for Israel’s ambassador to Ethiopia. The main one is that she was born there. Belaynesh immigrated to Israel when she was seventeen. “This is proof that Israel gives a chance to everyone”, … Continue reading →

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Israel to invest $130 million to improve East Jerusalem

Posted on March 4, 2012

Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat has announced that Israel will invest $130 million over five years to improve roads in Jerusalem’s Arab neighbourhoods. http://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-to-invest-130-million-in-east-jerusalem/

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Israel’s first ice sportsperson

Posted on March 4, 2012

Brad Chalupski’s 29th place at Lake Placid marked Team Israel’s entry into the World Championship bobsleigh and skeleton competition. Brad wore his newly-painted Magen David helmet proudly and was heralded on his first run by one of his fans with … Continue reading →

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