Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Saudi Gazette - Slow down trade with Russia, GCC firms urged

Saudi Gazette - Slow down trade with Russia, GCC firms urged: The source said businessmen in Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates were approached by their governments and members of the governing families, to reassess trade relations with Russia, in the light of the “arrogant position” the Russians have taken with regard to Arab League efforts to resolve the crisis in Syria.

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Friday, January 27, 2012

Now, eat chocolates with exotic Brazil flavour - Hindustan Times

Now, eat chocolates with exotic Brazil flavour - Hindustan Times: Candies and chocolates inspired by the tropical and exotic flavors of Brazil may become increasingly popular around the world as Brazilians spend their growing spare change on confectionery, and the country doubles their exports of sweets to countries like the US, Canada, Japan and South
Korea.

As an emerging economic powerhouse, Brazil has become the third largest confectionery industry in the world, exporting to 145 countries.

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New Argentine import rules spook business and allies - Cyprus Mail

New Argentine import rules spook business and allies - Cyprus Mail: - Sent using Google Toolbar

Thursday, January 26, 2012

Americas Quarterly - Japan’s Investment Success in Brazil: Economic Savvy or Rooted in History?

Americas Quarterly - Japan’s Investment Success in Brazil: Economic Savvy or Rooted in History?: China also has overtaken the U.S. to become Brazil’s largest trading partner.
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But China is not the only Eastern nation playing in Latin America’s sandbox. Japan has also amassed a great deal of assets, investment gains and trade opportunities—most notably in Brazil. Japanese foreign direct investment in Brazil totals just over $4 billion—well behind that of China ($17 billion) and the U.S. ($8.2 billion) but not insignificant. Brazil has just what Japan needs: commodities, natural resources and high-yielding interest rates on investment.

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2011 Corn, Soybeans, Peanuts See Big Yield Gains In Virginia - Farm Progress

2011 Corn, Soybeans, Peanuts See Big Yield Gains In Virginia - Farm Progress: 2011 Corn, Soybeans, Peanuts See Big Yield Gains In Virginia

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Friday, January 20, 2012

China attracted U.S. attention of high-quality peanuts - News

China attracted U.S. attention of high-quality peanuts - News: U.S. Department of Agriculture experts Graham Witt said that as the supply shortage, has served as the U.S. peanut exporters from China are also being acquired high-quality peanuts to supplement the U.S. domestic supply.

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Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Business Line : Markets / Commodities : Pepper prices up on thin arrivals

Business Line : Markets / Commodities : Pepper prices up on thin arrivals: Kochi, Jan. 17:

Pepper market on Tuesday headed north on local bullish sentiments due to thin arrivals of the new crop and reports of near-exhaustion of old stocks.

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Thursday, January 12, 2012

Business Line : Industry & Economy / Agri-biz : Pepper market marginally up on positive trend

Business Line : Industry & Economy / Agri-biz : Pepper market marginally up on positive trend: The pepper market after remaining highly volatile on Wednesday recovered marginally on emergence of some positive trends in the tug of war between both the operators.

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Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Orange juice prices hit record high - thestar.com

Orange juice prices hit record high - thestar.com: Brazil is the world’s largest orange juice exporter, accounting for more than half of the seaborne orange juice trade.

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Monday, January 9, 2012

Sunday, January 8, 2012

Sri Lanka to lose tariff advantage in spices from India market

Sri Lanka to lose tariff advantage in spices from India market: As far as Pepper is concerned, global exports have been on an average around 250,000 tonnes. Average exports from Sri Lanka have been around 6000/7000 tonnes. There is considerable scope to increase our exports if our production can be increased. Recently published low global Pepper production figures indicate that high prices will continue to prevail.

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Thursday, January 5, 2012

Brazilian ethanol price highest in a decade: CEPEA/ESALQ - Oil | Platts News Article & Story

Brazilian ethanol price highest in a decade: CEPEA/ESALQ - Oil | Platts News Article & Story: From April through November 2011, refined sugar was 34% more profitable than anhydrous ethanol in Sao Paulo state. For hydrous ethanol, the sugar advantage was 51%.

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Soybeans Rise as Dry Weather Hurts South America Crop; Corn Is Unchanged - Bloomberg

Soybeans Rise as Dry Weather Hurts South America Crop; Corn Is Unchanged - Bloomberg: Soybeans rose for the third straight session on speculation that adverse weather in South America will cut production, boosting demand for U.S. supplies. Corn was unchanged.

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Tuesday, January 3, 2012

China gains importance for Portugal, Brazil and Angola in tough economic times | Macauhub English

China gains importance for Portugal, Brazil and Angola in tough economic times | Macauhub English: Growing trade and a number of huge deals reveal the increasing importance of China to the economies of Portugal, Angola and Brazil, in the transition to a new year of global economic difficulties

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