Association of breeders forecasts higher demand from the Arab country, which approved certifications on live imports from Brazil last month.
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The Emirates Food Security Council approved the creation of the ‘Climate Change Impact System’ to encourage a transition to sustainable food systems, preparing agriculture for rising temperatures around the world.
The United Arab Emirates approved food safety certifications on live buffalo and bovine imports from Brazil.
The Brazilian food company reported that its unit in Toledo, Paraná has been accredited by the Arab country’s government to ship breaded poultry items. The audit was held through video conferencing.
The first Arab Brazilian Chamber webinar of 2021 will address this crucial issue to Arab countries. The online event will also cover the opportunities available to Brazilian food industry players in Arab markets. Registrations are open.
Brazilians farmers are increasingly focusing on the selection processes of bulls and cows to generate the best calf, with higher productivity and softer meat.
Embrapa’s cassava and fruit culture unit has completed research on its new system. The resulting growers’ guide provides information on everything from soil preparation to addressing pests, and the workings of the mango market.
Sales to those countries were up 12.9% year-to-date through November. Overall, 39.8 million bags of coffee got shipped from Brazil, the biggest amount on record, according to the Brazilian Coffee Exporters Council (Cecafé).
Brazilian premium chocolate makers are striving for higher quality by buying direct from cocoa growers, in trends known as ‘bean-to-bar’ and ‘tree-to-bar.’
The crisis triggered by the novel coronavirus is fueling nations’ desire and efforts to produce food locally. Geography, climate and costs are challenges.
Fifteen-year-old organization Justa Trama of Brazil saw a threefold increase in sales amid the coronavirus pandemic. Its founder Nelsa Nespolo said the moment prompted people to seek conscious consumption.
Foreign sales climbed 91% in volume and 83% in revenue year-on-year in July. Asia was one of the leading importers.
Brazil’s Agricultural Research Corporation and the Rio Grande do Sul State Agricultural Cooperatives Federation have been working for four years now to professionalize wheat production intended for export. A type of wheat grown in the state is unappreciated domestically, but it is sought after in other countries.
Different regions of Brazil are investing in specialty product to offset higher costs stemming from worker protection during harvesting. However, the industry is unsure about sales of higher value-added product, with cafés closed for over three months now.
