Cave Antiga, in Farroupilha, has closed its first sale to an Arab country, to distributing company Sultan Center. The winemaker is also in talks with an Abu Dhabi buyer and will go to the Gulfood in 2014.
Sales from Brazil to the region stood at US$ 12.7 billion year-to-date through November. High domestic market prices are attracting exporting companies.
The Arab country’s Central Bank announced this week that US$ 100 million have been paid to the Qataris and US$ 200 million to the Turks. The loans were made in times of crisis.
The two countries, plus Lebanon, ranked among the suppliers of the product to the Brazilian market in the last crop. They shipped a combined 194 tonnes from October 2012 to September 2013.
Getúlio Vargas Foundation index shows consumers are less confident in the economy, at a below-average rate for the 10th straight month. Respondents said their financial status has worsened.
First batch of cheese bread will be shipped in quarter one, 2014. The product will be re-exported from Dubai to the Gulf and North America countries.
The latest forecast from Brazil’s National Supply Company for this year’s harvest indicates a 3.3% decline from the past crop.
In 2014, the initiative of the Qatar Museums Authority will bring film festivals, sports and art exhibits, and natural pearl exhibits to the country. The activities will take place in several cities.
Ruling from the Justice and Labour and Employment ministries allows 4,482 workers from 22 countries to live in national territory.
The European bloc has requested consultations with the World Trade Organization for it believes Brazil charges discriminatory taxes on imported goods.
Federal Revenue will launch a system that enables importers to use mobile phones or tablets to determine the whereabouts of purchased products.
According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the country has managed to lower its current account deficit, grow, and control inflation, despite regional instability.
The countries’ governments will launch the initiative this Wednesday evening (18th) in Brasília. The goal is to publicize the cultures of the two countries, which will host the World Cup – Brazil next year and Qatar in 2022.
The contribution made to the Unhcr for Syrian refugees is the highest single donation ever from the European Union to the UN agency. Over 2 million people have fled from Syria since 2011.
