P.R. stands to gain from sustainable cocoa crops
July 20, 2011
For the past 100 years, worldwide chocolate consumption has reflected a 3 percent annual increase as demand for tasty cocoa-based products has gained ground. Today, the current global market value of annual cocoa crops is estimated at $5.1 billion, according to World Cocoa Foundation statistics.
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USDA awards $21K for food safety training
July 13, 2011
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Tuesday it will award 25 grants to 19 states and Puerto Rico to boost market opportunities for local entrepreneurs.
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Farmers score $1M in new business last weekend
July 12, 2011
A group of 100 farmers and agricultural executives participated in a handful of activities over the weekend in Puerto Rico and stateside that could generate more than $1 million in sales of local products both locally and abroad, the Agriculture Department said Monday.
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