Greece on Monday reported a sharp increase in exports of cherries in the January-July period, rising 44.7 pct to 37,668 tons from 26,040 tons in the corresponding period last year, Incofruit Hellas said in a report, according to ANA.
During the same period, exports of watermelons rose 13.2 pct to 185,772 tons, while exports of peaches fell 6.4 pct to 60,611 tons. Incofruit said it expected a steady increase in exports of grapes, culminating in the first 10 days of August.
It added that grape production is around last year’s levels.
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