The innovation is part of an action carried out by Brazilian Duck, a sectoral project to promote Brazilian products abroad. Tasting is being held during the show in Dubai.
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A global showcase for several products, the Gulfood show serves as a platform for associating the berry’s image to its country of origin, Brazil.
The Brazilian Confederation of Agriculture and Livestock made official this Sunday (13) the onset of its operations in the UAE. The goal is to help place Brazilian agribusiness products, especially from small and medium-sized companies, into the Arab market.
Vanusia Nogueira, from the Brazilian Specialty Coffee Association, was chosen to lead the International Coffee Organization, which she takes on with the challenge of modernizing.
In January, Brazilian companies increased their poultry protein exports to the United Arab Emirates by 96.6%.
The Arab country stepped up by 319% its beef purchases from Brazil and ranked second among the leading importers, only behind China.
The Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce is seeking out parties interested in getting closer to the DMCC free zone, which receives, processes and exports products like coffee from the UAE. The Gulfood show could be a favorable space for talks.
According to the Food Export Council, revenue reached USD 4.1 billion last year. The main products exported were rice, grains, onions, garlic, potatoes, vegetables, fruits, citrus, and peanuts.
Brazil-based companies participated in the World of Coffee trade show earlier this month. The event was coordinated by the Brazilian Specialty Coffee Association, and deals made at the show are expected to yield 20.72 million over the following 12 months.
Egypt’s Ministry of Agriculture has worked for boosting the number of exporters in the country. Main products from the new farms are citrus, pomegranates, peppers, guavas and strawberries.
Egyptian company Gouda has stepped up exports, but it sells only small volumes of frozen peppers, strawberries and pomegranates to the Latin American market.
From January to November 2021, Brazilian poultry protein exports revenue increased 25%. Luis Rua, from ABPA, explains the performance in purchases by the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Yemen in the period.
The performance reflects high commodity and foreign exchange rates. The volume presented a drop caused by logistical bottlenecks.
Egyptian international sales of dates reached USD 40 million last year, and the country’s Food Industry Export Council aims to reach USD 100 million by the end of 2024. The South American market is one of the focuses.
