Index exhibition will take place from the 19th to the 22nd in the United Arab Emirates, featuring 12 Brazilian exhibiting companies. In 2013, the event led to deals worth US$ 800,000 for Brazilian executives.
According to the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics, sales volume dropped by 0.5% in March from February. Sector revenues, however, increased by 0.5%.
Health segment fair will be held between May 20th and 23rd. Buyers from six Middle East and North Africa countries were invited.
Conflict and drought are causing a considerable decline in cereals output, and further deterioration of the food insecurity scenario. The wheat harvest is 52% below average.
The Brazilian National Supply Company forecasts Brazilian production to yield 44.57 million bags. The volume will be smaller than in the previous cycles due to climatic factors.
Ervateira São Mateus supplies the product to the two Arab countries, which have inherited the habit of drinking mate from South America. Sales have risen since 2012, when the first sale took place.
Port authorities in Brazil and the Arab country are discussing the signing of an agreement during the Omani delegation’s visit to the coastal city in the state of São Paulo.
Between January and April, Brazil exported 452,500 tonnes to the region, a volume 5% smaller than in the same period in 2013. Overall, the quantity shipped by the country grew 1.1%.
Last year, 5,256 requests were made, as per figures from the Unhcr and the Brazilian government. All applications from Syrians were accepted.
Survey is conducted by the Brazilian Ministry of Tourism. São Paulo’s capital will host the opening game of the World Cup 2014, on June 12th.
Representatives from government agencies and state-owned companies are in Brazil to promote business opportunities in the Arab country.
Company attributes increase in foreign sales in Q1 to diversification of markets. Bet is further increase in East Europe and Africa. Revenue and profit also grew.
Estimate of the Ministry of Agriculture for the rural revenue is US$ 203 bn billion this year. Calculation is based on statistics from April.
The initiative is intended to convert the emirate into an open-air art gallery. Artworks will be selected by a government organization and by real estate developers.

