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_ The Dry Summer in Argentina and Other Updates of the Season / 02

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Market Trends

Are Containers Properly Inspected? / 06

. Sometimes the quality and maintenance of the units do not receive the attention they deserve.

Imports and Exports of Peanuts in the Americas / 12

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Peanut Market Data

Charts & Tables / 18

Industrial Processing

Final Sizing: Preparing Peanuts for Delivery / 22

. The introduction of electronic sorting machines in peanut plants increased efficiency and product quality.

. How SORTEX sees optical sorting in the future.

. Brendan O'Donnell, Global Director of Nuts at Tomra Foods, talks about how sorting machines will develop in the next 10 to 15 years.

_ Science and Technology

A Common Heritage of Humankind / 28

. Soraya and David Bertioli, both experts in the field of peanut genomics at the University of Georgia, talk about their research and the importance of making the genetic materials available worldwide.

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Peanuts as a Superfood

Brazilians Like It Sweet / 34

. Paçoca is a popular peanut-based treat, and its consumption is growing.