Five Arab countries were represented in a pavilion organized by the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce at the food industry exhibition. Companies including Tunisia’s Riviere d’Or olive oil and Lebanon’s Sahtayn Foods found new retail channels at Anuga.
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Products from five Arab countries are featured at the Anuga Select Brazil trade show taking place in São Paulo from this Tuesday (7) to Thursday (9). The Arab Chamber is organizing Arab participation, with items including Tunisian olive oils, Lebanese soda, UAE dates.
Artisanal foods produced on small and medium-sized farms and tailored for the end consumer, with higher added value, are a growing trend in Brazil.
A meeting between Ministry of Agriculture officials and the bank began discussing plans to revive sectors such as pistachio and olive production, as well as livestock.
A Libyan delegation visited Brazil aiming to strengthen bilateral trade between the two countries.
The country has a group of exhibiting companies at the APAS Show retail fair in São Paulo. The goal is for Brazil to become a major trade partner in various sectors, says the ambassador to Brasília, Nabil Lakhal.
The North African family-owned company showcases its olive oils at the Anuga Select Brazil trade fair, aiming to compete with top European suppliers in the Brazilina market.
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.
Exports to the Arab country increased in January compared to the same period last year, according to data from the Brazilian government.
Data from the trade balance in the sector shows a surplus equivalent to USD 435 million.
Selecionados Uniagro, from Rio Grande do Sul state, imports the product, as well as olives and dates, from the Arab country. The import manager says demand has grown.
After challenges in recent olive harvests in major producing countries, expectations for a better harvest this season are opening up prospects for a larger global availability of olive oil. Tunisia is one of the countries expected to increase its production volumes. The country’s embassy in Brazil is taking steps to boost exports to the Latin American giant.
The Moroccan government has authorized the export of Brazilian olive oil into its market, the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock said. The Arab country, whose local production was impacted by drought, has taken at least two other steps this year to favor trade with Brazil.
To circumvent the rising prices of olive oil, Brazilians are buying it in smaller volumes, according to Rita Bassi from the Oliva association. The outlook is for a decrease in prices, however, due to the good olive harvest beginning in producing countries.
