Cooperative Mão Gaúcha (Portuguese for "Hand from Rio Grande do Sul"), which brings together the most traditional craftwork from the southernmost Brazilian state, bets on creative, ecologically correct pieces and on the recreation of old techniques, in order to keep gaining new markets. The goal is to open doors in the foreign market.
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A movement called Brasil Sabor ("Brazil Flavour") is promoting the delights of Brazilian cuisine abroad. The goal is to turn food into a tourist attraction in Brazil. The project already took tastings of products such as cheese bread and guava paste to Chicago and New York.
A movement called Brasil Sabor ("Brazil Flavour") is promoting the delights of Brazilian cuisine abroad. The goal is to turn food into a tourist attraction in Brazil. The project already took tastings of products such as cheese bread and guava paste to Chicago and New York.
Santana Têxtil, an indigo manufacturer based in the northeastern Brazilian state of Ceará, sent two designers to research fashion in the United Arab Emirates early this year. What they found was jeans wear with lots of stones, brilliance and details. The information was passed on to textile mills working in partnership with the Santana company last March, in a series of workshops.
From the Newsroom* São Paulo – Industrial production in the southeastern Brazilian state of São Paulo increased by 0.3% in March compared with February, according to a survey by the Getúlio Vargas Foundation (FGV). In February, a 1.5% increase was recorded over January. The result for March this year was better than for March last
Agência Brasil* Rio de Janeiro – Today (17) marks the beginning, at Riocentro, of Latin America Aero & Defense (LAAD), considered to be the largest event for the defence sector in Latin America. The Brazilian minister of Defence, Waldir Pires, will participate in the opening of the event at 02:00 pm, and will be present
Agência Brasil* Rio de Janeiro – Today (17) marks the beginning, at Riocentro, of Latin America Aero & Defense (LAAD), considered to be the largest event for the defence sector in Latin America. The Brazilian minister of Defence, Waldir Pires, will participate in the opening of the event at 02:00 pm, and will be present
Economist Walter Brasil Mundell gave a lecture on Brazilian economy yesterday (16) at the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce. According to him, Brazil is currently benefiting from the heightened price of commodities, driven by high credit and consumption rates in the United States. Mundell believes in the possibility of global recession and said that if it happens, Brazil will grow less.
From the Newsroom* São Paulo – Vehicle assembly company Mercedes-Benz hit a record high for bus sales in Brazil in March. The company sold 1,651 units during the month. The previous record high volume had been recorded in August 1995: 1,635 units. The company holds 60% of the national market, and is the undisputed leader
From the Newsroom* São Paulo – Brazilian aircraft company Embraer announced today (16) that it delivered 25 aeroplanes in the first quarter this year, of which 20 were commercial jets, and 5 were executive jets. The company plans to deliver from 165 to 170 aeroplanes in the entire year of 2007. Embraer currently has a
