Mariana Batistello, a 24 year-old from the state of Santa Catarina, created Pequena Valentina, a doll wear brand that already sells to seven different countries.
Author: Isaura Daniel
Isaura Daniel
A journalist with a degree from Unisinos and experience in economy and finance, she has been responsible for international coverages and amassed eight journalism prizes.
Company Blue Macaw Flora has started selling the product, made from apple, assai, cupuassu and passion fruit to the country. Next year, the company plans to invest in the Arab market.
The Brazilian maker has already shipped to Saudi Arabia and plans to remain in the region. The company exports to 20 countries and has repositioned its brand with more exclusive products.
A Sebrae project should create spaces for sale of handicraft during the 2014 World Cup. The objective is to promote Brazilian handicraft among domestic and foreign tourists.
The Brazilian Agrogen has a plant dedicated to production of chicken for sale in eight Arab nations. The region answers to 75% of export revenues and the perspective is for growth.
The Brazilian dark glass brand opened a franchise in Kuwait City, 20 days ago, and has daring plans for the region. The group has 40 shops abroad and 550 in Brazil.
Pernambuco native Sheyla Costa, aka Syla, was invited by the Brazilian embassy to perform in Lebanon on December 13. She plays Brazilian popular music and has recorded two jazz funk albums in France.
Cooperative Ecocitrus makes oil from organic fruit peel and sells it to a perfumery in France. It also makes juices which it has shipped to Dubai.
The shoes made by Pimpolho are turned to children from birth to age three. The company exports to two Arab countries, the Emirates and Libya, and plans to grow in the region.
Savings Bank, IDB and Sebrae Minas Gerais develop a program to train foreign-based Brazilians who wish to set up companies upon returning to Brazil; the main focus is remittances from Massachusetts.
Journalist Carminha Corrêa Jecko is releasing a book on poetry dedicated to the country on Thursday. Next year she plans to publish the French version, to be read by the Moroccans.
FBN has opened a call for foreign publishers interested in releasing children’s and comic books by Brazilian authors in their countries. Entries will be accepted up until July 2013.
Ceciex has been awarded legal personality to represent the interests of trading companies with the government. A new affiliation system will enter into force in 2013.
The group posted a 3.5% decline in foreign sales revenues from January to September. Low economic growth affected overall business, but the company is expecting a recovery.
