{"id":410998,"date":"2026-05-22T14:52:36","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T17:52:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/anba.com.br\/?p=410998"},"modified":"2026-05-22T14:52:48","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T17:52:48","slug":"brazilians-sample-tunisian-olive-oils-and-dates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/anba.com.br\/en\/brazilians-sample-tunisian-olive-oils-and-dates\/","title":{"rendered":"Brazilians sample Tunisian olive oils and dates"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

S\u00e3o Paulo \u2013 Brazilians had the opportunity on Friday (22) to sample Tunisian olive oils and dates during a gastronomic immersion event held at the headquarters of the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce<\/strong> (ABCC<\/a>) in S\u00e3o Paulo, following the participation of companies from the Arab country in this week\u2019s APAS Show supermarket trade fair. Tunisian exhibitors offered their products to participants of the \u201cGastronomic Immersion \u2013 Flavors of Tunisia\u201d event in an initiative aimed at promoting dates and olive oils produced in their country among Brazilian consumers.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Ghariani, from Cepex, spoke about the presence of Tunisian products in Brazil<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

\u201cWe conceived this event as a renewed opportunity to present to you the finest products of our food industry: olive oil and dates. These are globally renowned, top-quality products that our national institutions work hard to promote around the world and that today we seek to firmly establish in the promising Brazilian market,\u201d said Atef Ghariani, director of the Financial and Administrative Sector at the Tunisian Export Promotion Center (Cepex), also known as Tunisia Export<\/a>, during the opening ceremony of the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He said the immersion reflects Tunisia\u2019s determination to build a Tunisian-Brazilian trade partnership based on mutual benefit, mutual gains and the strong desire of Tunisian exporting companies to establish a stronger presence in the Brazilian market. \u201cAll the positive indicators recorded by our exports to Brazil in recent years support this vision and will encourage us to diversify our presence at similar events by introducing new products that we believe are capable of standing out and competing,\u201d Ghariani said.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Ferreira highlighted Arab presence and contributions in S\u00e3o Paulo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

The event was attended by Fernando Ferreira, chief of staff at S\u00e3o Paulo\u2019s Municipal Secretariat for International Relations. \u201cMore than a gastronomic celebration, this gathering represents a bridge between cultures, peoples and opportunities,\u201d he said during the opening ceremony. Addressing an audience that also included Tunisian company representatives, he spoke about the strong Arab presence in S\u00e3o Paulo and how it helped transform the city into a commercial hub. Ferreira mentioned the 12 million Arabs and descendants living in Brazil and their concentration in the country\u2019s Southeast region, where S\u00e3o Paulo is located.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTunisia holds a strategic position in North Africa and the Mediterranean, connecting markets, cultures and economic opportunities. We have enthusiastically followed the progress of trade cooperation between Brazil and Tunisia, especially in the food, agribusiness, olive oil, date and value-added products sectors,\u201d he said about the Arab country highlighted at the event, emphasizing the importance of the tasting gathering and the participation of Tunisians in APAS Show.<\/p>\n\n\n

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William Adib Dib Jr. opened event at Arab-Brazilian Chamber<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

The gathering was opened by ABCC President William Adib Dib Jr., who spoke about the goal of the tasting event: to bring Brazilian audiences closer to the richness, tradition and quality of Tunisian products through a gastronomic experience highlighting ingredients from Tunisia in different preparations. \u201cTunisia is now one of the world\u2019s leading olive oil producers, with brands frequently recognized among the best in the world in international rankings and competitions.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dib also spoke about Tunisian dates. \u201cThe country also stands out for producing excellent-quality dates, appreciated and exported to several international markets,\u201d he said. According to the ABCC\u2019s president, the presence of Tunisian products has been growing in Brazil. \u201cBrazilian consumers are becoming increasingly familiar not only with the quality of these products, but also with the tradition, authenticity and excellence they carry,\u201d the president said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also present at the event among the ABCC officials were Vice President of International Relations & Secretary-General Mohamad Orra Mourad, Vice President of Marketing Silvia Antibas, Treasurer Director Mohamad Abdouni Neto\u2014who is also Jordan\u2019s honorary consul in S\u00e3o Paulo\u2014former president Rubens Hannun\u2014also Tunisia\u2019s honorary consul in S\u00e3o Paulo\u2014and board members Alessandra Frisso and William Atui.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other authorities present included Kaissar Khadhraoui, charg\u00e9 d\u2019affaires of the Tunisian Embassy in Brazil; Cepex director Hela Ammar; Qatar\u2019s consul-general in S\u00e3o Paulo, Almuhannad Ali Al-Hammadi; and Hassan Al-Saadani, head of Tunisia\u2019s Trade and Consular Office in S\u00e3o Paulo. The event was organized by the ABCC, the Tunisian Embassy in Brazil, Tunisia\u2019s Trade and Consular Office in S\u00e3o Paulo and Cepex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The following companies offered products for tasting at the event: Oleajoy Huilerie El Allem, Dorcas, Bizerta Agri Industry, Fermes Ali Sfar, Fit \u2013 Fadhel International Trading, Nouri Dates, Al Jazira, Golden Export, SAFT, Sotudex, Sora Oil, Afrimex Trading Ecodattes, Riviere D\u2019Or, Bulla Regia, Solicia, Sages and Auraland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read also<\/em>:
Tunisia posts largest-ever presence at APAS Show<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Translated by Guilherme Miranda<\/strong><\/p>\n

Marcelo Brammer\/Arab-Brazilian Chamber<\/div>
Marcelo Brammer\/Arab-Brazilian Chamber<\/div>
Marcelo Brammer\/C\u00e2mara \u00c1rabe<\/div>
Marcelo Brammer\/C\u00e2mara \u00c1rabe<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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