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Buyer project organized by Arab Brazilian Chamber and Brazilian Export and Investment Promotion Agency brought representatives of Middle East companies to the country for meetings with food suppliers.

Importers from the Middle East attending business matchmaking rounds at the Arab Brazilian Chamber want to meet food exporters. An Emirati group will set up an office in Brazil.

A Brazilian company exports mashed fruit to the country and should also start selling assai and guaraná sorbet. The next step will be introduction of the brand in other Arab nations.

The Rio de Janeiro chain of frozen yoghurt has two shops in Iran and plans to open new franchises in Arab countries. A contract has been signed with a master franchisee for the entire region.

Executives from one of the great retailers and distributors in the Middle East are at the fair that is taking place in São Paulo. Al Garawi group sells 10 million pairs a year in the region.

Even though the United States currency has appreciated against Brazilian real, favouring exports, the industry should see a decline in foreign sales. Still, businessmen are enthusiastic.