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Beans Maintain Mixed Tone

VANCOUVER - Mar 16/12 - SNS -- The world's dry edible bean markets maintained their mixed tone throughout the past week against moderate trading activity.

North American markets eased slightly during the week, with the spot price index for U.S. beans dropped 12 points to finish the week at 1771, while the grower bid index was down 9 points at 1599.

By contrast, Argentina's markets were firmer on the week as many processors withdrew from offering new crop beans.

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