The beef sector association offered, in tandem with the Arab Chamber, a lunch to importers from the Middle East during Sial, the foodstuffs fair taking place in Paris. Business owners praised Brazilian efforts in the area.

The Leading Economic Index (IACE) rose 1.3% in September over August. It anticipates the economy’s trend in the short term. It was the eighth consecutive increase.

Items including maize, cotton, rice, cocoa, oranges and tomatoes are expected to drive a drop in Brazilian crops’ value in 2016 over last year, but the result will still be the third best since 1989.