Two Syrian chocolate brands, Rollana and Alvido, are being introduced to Brazilian retailers at APAS Show in São Paulo. Featuring assorted chocolates and wafers, the goal is to distribute the products across Latin America, starting with Brazil.
Author: Isaura Daniel
The 21 companies from Tunisia, Egypt and Syria exhibiting at APAS Show in a space organized by the Arab-Brazilian Chamber are finding favorable market conditions for sales, with the U.S. dollar weaker in Brazil.
The trade fair kicked off on Monday (18) with a debate on the new workweek model during the opening ceremony, attended by Brazil’s Vice President Geraldo Alckmin.
Led by its chairman, Qais Al Yousef, a mission from Oman’s Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones is in Brazil and held a meeting on Friday (15) with representatives of the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce.
After being screened at several festivals, the documentary “Notes on an Exile,” directed by filmmaker Gustavo Castro from Brazil’s southern state of Paraná, is preparing for a commercial release in Brazilian theaters. Learn how the conflict in Palestine transformed the project’s original concept.
Documentary series aims to portray the sport’s golden years and its ties to Esporte Clube Sírio, founded by Arab immigrants. Producer Valete de Copas Filmes is seeking sponsors for the project.
Al Ward, owned by entrepreneur Julia de Biase, reopened Thursday (23) in São Paulo’s Jardins, now focused solely on Middle Eastern fragrances.
Retropy, MAU, and Cuscuz da Irina, in downtown São Paulo, are hosting on Saturday (18) and Sunday (19) the launch of the Pura Picância collection, by the brand Fouta Harissa and the Tunisian artist Hamza Sellmy. Exclusive fashion and art items will be on sale.
Alessandra Frisso, a professor at the International Halal Academy, gave a talk at the Anuga fair showing that the current trend toward a healthy and conscious lifestyle converges with the halal concept, the way Muslims consume.
Five Arab countries were represented in a pavilion organized by the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce at the food industry exhibition. Companies including Tunisia’s Riviere d’Or olive oil and Lebanon’s Sahtayn Foods found new retail channels at Anuga.
The food industry show ending this Thursday (9) in São Paulo featured an area and a forum focusing on the Islamic market, cementing its status as a source of information for businesses in the sector.
Products from five Arab countries are featured at the Anuga Select Brazil trade show taking place in São Paulo from this Tuesday (7) to Thursday (9). The Arab Chamber is organizing Arab participation, with items including Tunisian olive oils, Lebanese soda, UAE dates.
Bathed by the Atlantic Ocean and home to many historical sites, the Moroccan capital also stands out for its relaxed atmosphere and well-organized urban setting.
Commenting on the impact of the war in the Middle East during the company’s earnings presentation on Thursday (26), CEO Gilberto Tomazoni said JBS continues to supply the region normally.

