Mangoes in Bani

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Expo Mango 2008 opens in Bani tomorrow. Growers, exporters and industrialists are joining together to celebrate the mango season, and this provides a rare opportunity to see and taste all the varieties of mango grown in the Dominican Republic. Visits to model mango farms are also on offer, and business opportunities or other possibilities could be on the agenda for visitors. A business forum will be held to coordinate all the sectors involved in the harvesting, processing, manufacturing and export of mangoes and mango products. Bani, which is known as the DR's "Mango Capital" wants to enhance its image as the perfect place to grow the crop. As a cash crop, mangoes cater for an expanding local and international market. In 2007, some 3,200 hectares were under cultivation, divided between 1,100 farms, and over 120 containers were exported to the United States and Europe. The Dominican Republic also exports organic mangoes.

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