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Pea and Lentil Tenders Reach 6,590 MT

KANSAS CITY - Dec 17/08 - STAT -- The quantity of peas and lentils covered by USDA PL-480 food aid tenders this season now totals 117,590 MT, compared to 96,100 MT last year.

Purchases of green peas are up 12,920 MT at 23,500 MT versus 10,580 MT last season. Food aid demand for U.S. regular lentils is down 80 MT from last year's 37,470 MT.

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