The Mercado Persa dance festival should take place from April 13th to 15th. Apart from competitions and presentations by famous dancers – like Saida Helou – the event will include typical products.

A company from Vitória focuses on business with other countries. In 2011, 80% of sales went abroad. The United States is the main buyer, but the proposal is to increase trade with the Arabs.

Sales of the commodity on the Arab market rose to 62,600 tonnes in the first two months. The lower crop being harvested, however, places doubt on further business.

In Cafelândia, Capanema, Coruripe and many other cities in Brazil, cooperatives are responsible for moving the local economy and generating income to those living and farming there.