Cooperáguas, headquartered in Santa Catarina and with branches in Mato Grosso, sends to Egypt 30% of the brown-eyed beans it exports. The company also exports to Tunisia and the Emirates and expects to expand in the region.

The Abu Dhabi-based holding company grossed US$ 4.35 billion in H1 this year. Operations carried out in the period include the acquisition of a stake in Brazil’s Porto Sudeste.

The survey conducted by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics, covering Q2 this year, shows a hike from Q2 2013. A total of 5.76 billion litres of milk were processed from April through June.

Until next Sunday, audiences will be able to watch musicians and singers, see the art and sample the cuisine of the Gulf country at Villa Lobos Park. Schools will also host a special science exhibit.