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Bolivia moves to protect coca name

By Giovanni at 03/16/07 11:05

Coca leaf farmers in Bolivia are claiming that the leaf is part of Bolivia's cultural heritage and merits protection similar to other regional products such as champagne and feta cheese. It they get there way, firms such as Coca-Cola may have to stop using the name.

Original source: BBC news. Bolivia move to protect coca name

Pilot Farm Ready to Export Blueberries

In a pilot project a farm of 10 hectares was utilized to grow blueberries. Cimar Rocha, director of the project was pleased and stated that this project could be successfully repeated in other zones. At present the project is working in Tarija, Boliva and due to the lack of supplies in the Northern hemispher from November to March there is a great potential for blueberry export

Original source: Fresh Plaza. Bolivia: blueberries for export