In addition to being an export hub, the emirate also shows trends in markets such as coffee. The ANBA team listed some up-and-coming innovations in the sector.
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The Brazilian government will allow coffee, margarine, cheese, pasta, sugar, soy oil, and ethanol to enter the country tax-free. The new policy could help contain inflation.
Despite the Egyptian habit of consuming much tea, coffee has gained ground in the country. The Abdel Maboud Coffee brand imports beans from Brazil and has grown by selling exclusive blends.
The pavilion of the Arab country at the world exhibition features artifacts and manuscripts that marked its history. Yemen is also showcasing and selling items such as locally produced honey and propolis.
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.
In addition to expanding to new markets, companies have sought to establish points of sale or plants in the Arab countries. Examples of this are BRF and Tropicool, brands participating with the Arab Brazilian Chamber in Gulfood 2022.
In 2021 the volume shipped to the Arabs and other major blocs was down. Production this year is expected to increase.
The performance reflects high commodity and foreign exchange rates. The volume presented a drop caused by logistical bottlenecks.
Public schools in the city are having the Education & Coffee Week, when Arab culture and cuisine are featured.
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.
Governor Rui Costa visited DMCC’s center for coffee on Thursday (28) to get an idea of how the center for cacao in Dubai will be like, and he was welcomed by CEO Ahmed bin Sulayem.
The memorandum of understanding signed in São Paulo by the DMCC Free Trade Zone and the Arab Brazilian Chamber provides for collaboration in seminars, roadshows, business missions, and indications of companies to do business in Dubai, in addition to institutional support.
In July, Brazilian coffee exports fell 13% compared to the same month last year. The sector entity informed there are obstacles such as increased freight costs, cancellation of bookings, and disputes for containers.
The event will bring together producers, sellers, national and regional brand representatives, as well as coffee lovers and connoisseurs. Brazilians can register to exhibit, and coffee growers can send samples of green coffee.
