Here’s a look at the mix of exports 2007-2011 See Bill Armbruster’s column, Here’s the Beef, on one of the world’s leading beef exporters.
Datamyne Top 5: Uruguay-to-US Export Mix
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Here’s the Beef
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Above the Limit
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Rising Tide of Honey Laundering
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Cosmetic Trick
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