Bimbo: brighter than you might expect

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Bimbo: time to decide between North and South

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World trade: Ecuador not bananas about pact

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Valentine's Day: say it with...chocolates

Valentine's is traditionally a day of love and romance, though cynics would call it a money-spinning dream for the producers of flowers and chocolates. Whatever the reasons, chocolate is big business. Datamonitor's Joanne Birtwistle looks at the global popularity of chocolate, for Valentine's and otherwise...<BR /><BR />

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Parmalat: Brazilian fallout

As the true scale of Italy's largest corporate scandal becomes apparent, farmers and cooperatives in Brazil are paying the price for Parmalat's [PRF.MI] inability to pay its bills. This highlights a growing realization that many Latin American countries are over dependent on foreign multinationals. Consumer concern over such issues is driving increased demand for Fairtrade goods.

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Brazil set to be the next Mexico for food and beverage makers

Americans are already very familiar with Mexican foods and beverages. Salsa, tortillas and tacos for example have become woven into the fabric of America. But the quest for exotic ethnic food is one that thrives on novelty. Given the familiarity with Mexican products, flavors and tastes, is there an opening for other types of ethnic food?

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Mexican savory snacks: consumers go nuts for seeds

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New food launches Nov-Jan: chipping away nicely

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Chips: top flavors in new products

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Product claims: new food launches, Nov-Jan

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