NewsWhore
05-20-2008, 05:10 PM
The Dominican Republic is a world leader in the export of organic bananas, cocoa, coffee and coconuts, as reported in Diario Libre. The DR leads in organic banana exports to Europe, shipping more than 90,000 boxes per week. Organic banana exports make up about 20% of the DR's total banana exports. Banana exports increased by 167% in the first quarter, compared to the same period in 2007. Exports increased from US$10.38 million to US$27.73 million.
Hispaniola-type raw cacao exports, used to produce organic cocoa, were up 412.7% in the same quarter, going from US$2.10 million to US$10.77 million.
Exports of organic bananas were up 52.49%, going from US$8.41 million to US$11.31 million.
Exports of organic furfural, an alternative biofuel made from bagasse and other agricultural products, were at US$6.61 million.
Other organic products exported were Sanchez-type cacao, peppers, cocoa butter and avocados.
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Hispaniola-type raw cacao exports, used to produce organic cocoa, were up 412.7% in the same quarter, going from US$2.10 million to US$10.77 million.
Exports of organic bananas were up 52.49%, going from US$8.41 million to US$11.31 million.
Exports of organic furfural, an alternative biofuel made from bagasse and other agricultural products, were at US$6.61 million.
Other organic products exported were Sanchez-type cacao, peppers, cocoa butter and avocados.
More... (http://www.dr1.com/index.html#7)