Minas Gerais, Rio Grande do Sul, Paraná, and Goiás are major exporters of halal foods. At an event with buyers from Muslim-majority countries, state and industry association representatives say they plan on boosting trade with Muslims and mention a business mission.
Author: Marcos Carrieri
Marcos Carrieri
A journalist with stints in daily newspapers and press offices, he holds a master’s degree from the School of Arts and Humanities of the University of Lisbon and a postgraduate degree in business communications from the Methodist University of São Paulo.
Retailers from the Asian country are participating in the Buyer Project in São Paulo this week and compare products from Brazil to the United States’ and the European Union’s.
Arab companies participating in the Buyer Project in São Paulo highlighted the competitiveness of Brazilian foods. Halal production and export capacity stands out.
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