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Colombian blues still far from reaching export potential

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Despite enjoying similar competitive advantages to Peru, exports have so far failed to scale up as fast as previously anticipated

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Colombian blues Nicolas Castellanos Martinez . Elite BLU-.

Colombian blues still far from reaching export potential

Despite enjoying similar competitive advantages to Peru, exports have so far failed to scale up as fast as previously anticipated

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