The convention should take place in late November and the objective is to provide incentives for the local industry to expand global insertion. Tunisia aim to attract new technologies and investment.
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The Federation of Industries of Santa Catarina (Fiesc) will hold a seminar in Florianópolis to launch a mission to the Emirates and Qatar. Michel Alaby, of the Arab Brazilian Chamber, will speak.
Saudi Arabia and Lebanon are among the buyers of the products made by Bortoluzzi Pedras, from the city of Soledade, Brazil. The company exports amethyst, citrine, calcite, agate and crystals.
Via Néctare wants to export fruit pulp to the region. The main targets of the company are Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and the Levant countries, such as Lebanon.
At a meeting, representatives of the organisation are going to speak about business opportunities, the services offered, and the main demands for companies.
These companies answer to 16% of Brazilian exports to Arab countries, a higher rate than in sales to other regions. They know how to negotiate with the Arabs, says the Export Promotion Agency Apex.
Amenities producer Realgem’s supplies 4,000 establishments in Brazil and has started its internationalisation. The company sells to Uruguay, Paraguay and Angola and is interested in the Arab market.
Mavalério exports to Kuwait and Yemen and seeks new clients in the region. Products will be sold and distributed for use in bakeries, restaurants, confectioneries and ice cream parlours.
The 5th edition of Halal Expo will run from November 12th to 14th in the United Arab Emirates. It is the only dedicated event for the industry in the Middle East, and over 5,000 buyers are expected.
In 2013, the country hopes to return to pre-Arab Spring levels. By 2016, the target is to attract 10 million visitors, and 20 million by 2020.
Brazilian Agricultural Cooperative Lar promotes halal slaughter in 100% of its poultry production. Demand arose from countries in Europe and the poultry is currently sold in seven Arab countries.
Shoe factory Q-Sonho exports to retailers in the Emirates and Bahrain. The target is to increase sales, get new clients and cause exports to the region to reach 5% of the total.
The International Building Salon should take place from November 21st to 25th, in Casablanca. Brazilian businessmen may participate as exhibitors and visitors.
Negotiations between Arab importers and Brazilian food sector companies took place last week. The total is expected to exceed US$ 44 million over the next 12 months.

