With an increasingly young population, Arab and Muslim countries seek practicality in consumption, pointed out a debate on the first day of the Global Halal Brazil forum. The hybrid event ends on Wednesday (8).
Browsing: agribusiness
Eleven Brazil-based companies are part of an Arab Brazilian Chamber mission that started on Sunday (31) and will go through Qatar, too. Businesspeople want to learn more about the market, prospect potential buyers and distributors, and some are considering opening offices in the UAE.
The Brazilian government published a provisional measure this Thursday (23), which withdraws the collection of PIS and COFINS on maize imports until the end of this year. Supply is down, and prices are up due to the lower harvest.
Brazilian innovative and technological companies are gaining space in agribusiness by offering solutions to increase crop productivity and quality. A mapping shows there are 1,574 agritechs in the country.
Foreign sales of agriculture and livestock grew by 25% in June, driven by the rise in international prices. Revenue from soy and animal protein shipments rose.
CNA and FAMBRAS host the course ‘The Islamic World – Opportunities and challenges for Brazilian agribusiness in a post-pandemic scenario.’ There will be four classes from June 17 to July 8.
Amid uncertainties in the foreign market, Arab purchases of maize from Brazil fetched USD 212.5 million year to date through March, up 132%. The increase reflects a smaller availability from U.S. suppliers, as the country made deals with China.
According to information released by the Arab Brazilian Chamber, Brazilian sales to the Arab countries stepped up in the first quarter. Vaccination has boosted the markets in the region.
Online event will be held next Monday, 19, from 8:30 am to 6:30 pm (BRT). Registration is open and free of charge.
Government will devise a policy to increase the country’s supply and minimize reliance on imported products. A work group met on Tuesday, 9. The country relies for some 80% of its fertilizer needs.
In the TV show ‘Agro 360’, sponsored by the ABCC, Brazil’s former Agriculture ministers argued for signing agreements with countries interested in food security.
The Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (Embrapa) and meat packer Marfrig devised a protocol to offset methane emissions by raising cattle among trees. Marfrig is the only company carrying the label so far.
Brazilian exports were down by 9.6% in August, while agribusiness sales climbed by 9%.
Foreign sales climbed 91% in volume and 83% in revenue year-on-year in July. Asia was one of the leading importers.
