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Going Global Juices Cranberry Biz

Farmers raking it in after successful campaign to sell US berry to the world

By Rob Quinn, Newser Staff

Posted Nov 27, 2008 6:44 AM CST

(Newser) – America's cranberry farmers have turned sour times around with a push to bring the berry to the world, the New York Times reports. Eight years ago, farmers were faced with a glut of berries, but now, with almost a third of the crop being exported... Read full story »

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Farmers raking it in after successful campaign to sell US berry to the world

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