Florida cattle deal grows.(Cuba)(J.P. Wright & Co.)

From: Caribbean Update | Date: May 1, 2004 | Copyright information

FLORIDA CATTLE DEAL GROWS. J.P. Wright & Co. said March 26 it has reached an agreement with Alimport, Cuba's agency responsible for imports, to add 50 Florida cattle to its existing 250 head deal:

The shipment of the 300 head will be the first shipment of Florida cattle to Cuba in more than 40 years. "We're continuing to rekindle the historic trade relationship Florida once had with Cuba," said Parke Wright, CEO of J.P. Wright & Co. "Through this cattle shipment, we're r...

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