Syrian chocolates are expected to start being exported to Brazil, while a Tunisian date company is in advanced talks for new deals. These are among the results of Arab companies’ participation in a space organized by the Arab-Brazilian Chamber in the São Paulo trade fair.
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Two Syrian chocolate brands, Rollana and Alvido, are being introduced to Brazilian retailers at APAS Show in São Paulo. Featuring assorted chocolates and wafers, the goal is to distribute the products across Latin America, starting with Brazil.
In the second feature of ANBA’s series on Pará’s agribusiness, discover the story of Dona Nena and the company Filha do Combu, which produces chocolate made from Amazonian cocoa.
Palestinian companies are showcasing dates and date-based products at the Anuga Select Brazil fair, which started on Tuesday (8) in São Paulo. They are also offering olive oils and pistachio-filled chocolate in bid to begin selling them to Brazil.
On the rise in Brazil since 2023, the nut, which is featured in both sweet and savory dishes, has seen its imports triple over the past five years.
Brazilian brands are standing out worldwide and are beginning to gain popularity among consumers in Arab countries. Saudi Arabia is already the fifth-largest destination for Brazilian chocolate exports, and other markets in the region, such as the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, and Bahrain, also have fans of national chocolate.
American Trader director Pryscilla Rolim and Raízes do Campo director-general spoke with ANBA about the internationalization process of the brand that centralizes the work of several agroecological cooperatives across Brazil and makes coffee, juices, rice, chocolates, and other products.
Bean-to-bar chocolates by Cacaulândia are showcased at the Rondônia Rural Show, which runs until Saturday (27) in Ji-Paraná. The manufacturer has exported.
Alternative has gained a foothold in the market due to containing less lactose than milk from other animals. A food and beverage consultant points out trends for this product that’s still premium.
The B and C-class population in the North African country consumes Brazilian cookies, candies, and sweets from brands such as Cory. According to a trader, Djibouti plays a role in reexporting to the surrounding region.
According to the secretary-general of the Arab Brazilian Chamber, Tamer Mansour, the 2022 edition was one of the best and could surpass the results of the last five years.
The Egypt-based candy company seeks to expand its exports into African markets, Brazil and some European countries.
Baldoni, a honey and derivatives industry, has certified its main product as halal. The brand targets the Arab market and intends to triplicate sales.
The limited-edition chocolate is for sale at Mission Chocolate’s online store. The brand’s founder, Arcelia Gallardo, launched a camel milk chocolate as part of its project to honor the communities composing Brazil’s ethnicity, starting with the Arabs.
