WASHINGTON, May 18 (Reuters) - Following are selected
highlights from a report issued by a U.S. Department of
Agriculture attache in India:
 
    "Good returns for growers and subsequent better management
practices are expected to minimize the effects of the alternate
bearing pattern on India's marketing year 2011/12 coffee crop
which is forecast at 4.8 million 60 kg bags, down slightly from
a year ago.
    India's MY 2010/11 coffee exports are estimated at a record
4.8 million 60 kg bags reflecting strong demand from foreign
buyers. MY 2011/12 exports are forecast to decline, but will
likely remain strong at 4.0 million 60 kg bags.
    While the spread of cafes is helping to introduce a new
generation of Indians to premium coffee products, strong
exports have resulted in reduced domestic consumption levels." 
    
   
   

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