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Region's melon producers to hold congress in Managua

Melon producers from Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean will gather in Managua August 12 to 14 to discuss production and trade in the fruit.

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

More than 300 representatives of producing nations are expected at the event, said Karlyn Stubbert, marketing manager for Nicaragua's Producers and Exporters Association.

Source: proceso.hn

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