The Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce is bringing 15 companies to take part in the supermarket trade fair, which takes place next week in São Paulo. The Brazilian government’s decision to eliminate the import tariff on olive oil is expected to boost business.

The Brazilian couple Catia and Ricardo Ramos joined forces with the Lebanese descendant Hassan Ali Abdullah to start Ono Boutique de Carnes Halal. Located in the east side of the city, the store offers food products targeted towards Arab and Muslim shoppers.