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Honey exports from Brazil totalled US$ 3.2 million in May

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It was the best result recorded in the last 31 months. In the accumulated result for the year, foreign sales reached US$ 8.9 million. The results were positive, despite the European embargo on Brazilian honey. The largest market is the United States, but producers are seeking alternatives in Latin America, Africa, and the Arab countries.

Exports of flowers and plants grow by 10%

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From Agência Sebrae* Brasília – In the first four months this year, Brazil exported US$ 10.15 million in flowers and ornamental plants. The result represents an increase of 9.64% over the figure recorded in the same period of 2006. The data are from a survey conducted by the agricultural engineer Antônio Hélio Junqueira and by

Brazilian revenues with chicken exports grew 84.9%

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Agência Brasil* Brasília – Brazil exported around US$ 400 million in chicken meat during the month of May, an increase of 84.9% over the same month last year, according to information disclosed in São Paulo yesterday (18) by the Brazilian Poultry Exporters Association (Abef). These revenues are from exports of 274,000 tonnes of meat, i.e.

Agribusiness sales to the Arab countries grew 37%

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The shipment of Brazilian agricultural products to the region generated US$ 1.75 billion in the first five months of the year. To the president at the Arab Brazilian Chamber, Antonio Sarkis Jr., the demand helps overcome the difficulties exporters are facing due to the appreciation of the Brazilian real against the dollar.

Bovine meat exports from Brazil hit record high in May

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From the Newsroom* São Paulo – Brazilian exports of bovine meat yielded US$ 443 million in May, a new monthly record high according to information disclosed today (12) by the Brazilian Beef Industry and Exporters Association (Abiec). The value amount is 28% higher than recorded in the same month last week. Shipments totalled 266,000 tonnes,

The alcohol that employs

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With the growth of the demand for fuels, new work opportunities are arising in the sugar and alcohol sector. At the end of the month of April, industries in the area generated 42,000 new work positions. To supply the demand, technical and post-graduate courses in the area are arising in the market. The salaries of those who are trained in the sector are attractive.

Perdigão negotiates company purchase in Europe

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From the Newsroom* São Paulo – Brazilian meat and derivatives company Perdigão reached an agreement with Dutch holding Cebeco Groep BV for the purchase of its subsidiary, Plusfood Groep BV. The purchase still depends on certain procedures, such as audits and consultations to worker councils and unions. The information was provided by the press office

Honey exports increased 300% in April

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From the Newsroom* São Paulo – Brazilian honey exports in April yielded US$ 2.55 million, representing a 300% increase over the same month last year. In all, 1.67 million kilograms of the commodity were shipped, according to information provided by the Sebrae news agency. The figures also increased compared with March this year, when exports

Brazil to harvest 130.7 million tonnes of grain

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From the Newsroom* São Paulo – The national production of grain in the 2006/07 crop should reach 130.7 million tonnes, according to the latest study by the National Food Supply Company (Conab). The forecasts points at a new historic record due to an increase in productivity, caused by good climate conditions and the high technological

Agribusiness exports grew 37%

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From the Newsroom* São Paulo – Agribusiness exports reached US$ 4.729 billion in the month of April and reached 37% when compared to the same period last year. As imports totalled US$ 622 million, the surplus was US$ 4.107 billion. Both exports and the trade surplus are record for months of April. The figures were

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