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Sun Dried Tomatoes: New Crop Expected to be of Average Size

The drying season started in Turkey about 2 weeks ago and it is in full swing now. The crop was somewhat delayed due to heavy rains in the spring that destroyed part of the plantations and the seedlings had to … Continue reading

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Snails: Raw Materials Short Due to Poor Weather Conditions

Snails (shelled mollusks) are related to clams and oysters except they live on land and not in the ocean. There are two basic types of snails: the Helix snail, or European land snail with spiral shells, and the Achatine, or … Continue reading

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Pineapple: Thai Crop Produces High Yield Amid Flooding Concerns

The summer crop in Thailand has produced almost 40% more fruit for processing than last year and the winter crop seems also promising, although the current monsoon flooding in certain areas may affect the tonnage. Prices have stabilized but packers … Continue reading

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