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Coffee beans produced by one of the small farmer cooperatives partnered with Brazilian company Raízes do Campo, which markets products including organic and agroecological coffees. In late July, China granted export permits to 183 Brazilian companies, including Raízes do Campo, for coffee (Image: Raízes do Campo)
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