The Brazilian state is getting ready to pick 6.6 million tonnes of the grain this year. The growth, boosted by the good moment lived by maize on the global market, should be 6% over 2007.
Author: From the Newsroom
The company produced 218,117 barrels of oil and gas a day in other countries in the month of June. There was growth of 8.1% over May.
The company sold a Lineage 1000 aircraft to Al Habtoor, a group based in the United Arab Emirates, known for its work in the construction sector.
Brazilian exports to the region totalled US$ 969 million in the first half, growth of 69%. Shipments totalled 559,000 tonnes, 21% more than in the same period in 2007.
MWM International plans to expand foreign sales to US$ 263 million this year. Among the destinations to which the company exports is the Emirates.
The company will invest US$ 69 million in a maize processing factory in the state of Minas Gerais. Work should be concluded by late 2009.
‘La Graine et le Mulet’ tells the story of Arab immigrants in France. The drama, by Tunisian director Abdellatif Kechiche, is playing in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.
The estimate concerns 20 crops, including temporary and permanent ones. Income is calculated based on surveys by the Conab and the IBGE.
The number of passengers transported on international flights by Brazilian companies grew in the first half of this year. TAM had the greatest market share.
From July 2007 to June this year, Brazilian sales totalled US$ 65.4 billion. June sales totalled US$ 6.5 billion, an increase of 30.3% over the same months last year.
The Brazilian aircraft manufacturer has firm orders for Embraer 170 and 190 aircraft from companies in Egypt, the Emirates, Lebanon and Saudi Arabia.
The Brazilian aircraft maker delivered 97 aircraft in the second quarter of this year, and revenues reached US$ 20.7 billion.
An aerospace cooperation agreement was signed between the governments of Brazil and France. The aircraft will be produced by Helibrás, which already makes smaller French helicopters.
The company sold 58,616 vehicles in the first half, the best six-month result since it began manufacturing autos in the country, 10 years ago. Compact models Sandero and Logan were highlights.
