1988 - September 8th at Iguazu, Argentina 5th IHEO Meeting Cuba assisted with two members, Australia with two, USA with an especial invited observer from the NHB ; Mexico with 2 members; Chile, Uruguay and Canada send a member each, as well as the top 7 argentine honey exporters, attending with 10 people. Part of the discussions were about how to coordinate the market information among the country members every month, so during this meeting the form for the monthly market report was designed, which was used until Sep. 97. This was perhaps the most successful meeting until 1993, when the P.R. of China fully joined IHEO, due to the fact that at Iguazú a reduced group was able talk during a whole day about common problems without interference or reservations. At the same time all argentine exporters could hear all kind of complains and discontent from our foreign competitors about Argentine sales price. The price average in 1988 was US$ 800, - C&F. Next IHEO meeting was going to take place at Rio de Janeiro in 1989 together with APIMONDIA Congress, where new authorities were going to be voted. President Mr. Alberto Sapiano – from ETCO - Cuba
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