There are different pomegranate varieties

Israelis have innovated different varieties of pomegranates. Some are sweeter; others keep longer. According to the Agricultural Ministry, this years crop is expected to yield some 60,000 tons of fruit. Of that, 14,000 tons of pomegranates will be used by the domestic market and the rest will be exported, mostly to Europe. BenGurion University of the Negev horticultural researchers have introduced three types of pomegranates to the market.