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Monday, June 01, 2009

USA Rice Federation in Cuba

USA Rice Federation in Cuba
Group discusses rice exports.
By: Compiled by staff
Published: Jun 1, 2009

A senior adviser with the USA Rice Federation was in Cuba recently to
discuss opportunities with ALIMPORT, Cuba's food-buying agency.

Marvin Lehrer, USA Rice Federation senior adviser on Cuba, has been in
Havana since 2000 representing the group. In 2001, rice was the first
U.S. food commodity to exhibit products at a Cuban trade show.

"Cuba is potentially one of our largest export markets, and we are
committed to expanding U.S. rice sales there," says Betsy Ward, USA Rice
Federation president and CEO.

Cuba imports about 600,000 metric tons of rice annually.

Recent bills in Congress have supported opening more opportunities for
trade and travel with Cuba.

Mid-South Farmer (1 June 2009)

http://midsouthfarmer.com/story.aspx?s=23881&c=9

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