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Brazil holds potential for tilapia exports
This Thursday (24) in your ANBA Bulletin: Tilapia exports are experiencing a turning point. Brazil is the world’s fourth largest producer of the fish and the country that holds the largest potential to increase volumes even further. Large animal protein companies invest in the sector, and since they’re already meat exporters, they could open doors for tilapia in the international market. Agritalks was held by ApexBrasil in Dubai with the support of the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday (23). Brazilians presented agriculture projects related to sustainability and technology. And following a restriction on imports regarding letters of credit, the Central Bank of Egypt launched a new initiative to facilitate operations. |
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Gulfood: USD 1 bn in deals for Brazilian poultry farming
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Brazil-based poultry companies are expected to strike deals worth USD 1 billion over the following twelve months thanks to their participation in Gulfood, a food and beverage industry show that took place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from February 13 to 17. Their presence in the show was a joint action between Brazilian meat industry group ABPA and the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil).
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Jordan sees youth, women as future of technology
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The future of technology in Jordan is being built based on the education of young talents and programs to support startups, according to executives from the country who spoke in the Jordan Innovation, Technology & Entrepreneurship Forum (JOITED) in Dubai. The forum occurred this Monday (21) at Expo 2020 Dubai.
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Agritalks shows tech potential of Brazilian agribusiness
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This Wednesday (23), Brazil promoted an event to highlight the country’s potential in technology and partnerships in agribusiness. Agritalks featured Brazilian and Arab executives who shared experiences in projects, especially those dedicated to the sustainability of food production. The event was hosted by the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil) with support from the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce (ABCC).
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Cassava: A Brazilian food that could be the new açaí
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Also commonly known as yuca or manioc, cassava was the popular food chosen to be the highlight of a cooking show held in the Brazil Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai on Wednesday (23). The world exhibition is taking place till March in the United Arab Emirates.
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Arab Brazilian Chambers talks agreement with customs union
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Leaders of the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce (ABCC) and the Arab Union of Customs Executives (AUCE) started discussing a cooperation this week in Cairo, Egypt. During a visit to the Egyptian capital city, ABCC secretary-general Tamer Mansour met AUCE president Mamdouh Al-Rifai (pictured above, left) The meeting featured ABCC Cairo regional director Michael Gamal and AUCE International Relations director Rania Mohamed Hagrass.
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Central Bank of Egypt launches new initiative for imports
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The Central Bank of Egypt (pictured) issued a new initiative to guarantee import operations through covering risks associated with issuing letters of credit (L/Cs) from banks. In a letter to banks, the institution said the initiative targets clients who have history of importing goods through documentary collection from the same bank.
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Brazil holds a great potential for tilapia exports
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Brazil is the fourth-largest producer of tilapia and the country with the highest growth potential in the world. Fish farming has been increasing exponentially for just over a decade, and exports, which began about five years ago, follow the trend, bringing a turning point for the sector.
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Brazil changes requirements for traveling with children
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The Brazilian Ministry of Health changed the requirements for children to enter the country by air. The change is set out in the rectification of the Informative Note # 2/2022 published last Friday (18). The Extraordinary Secretariat to Combat COVID-19 reported the requirement of a vaccination is now from the age of 12 years and longer from 5 years.
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Brazilian tourism grew 12% in 2021
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Tourism in Brazil grew 12% in 2021 in comparison with the previous year, shows a survey of the Tourism Council of the Federation of Commerce of Goods, Services, and Tourism of the State of São Paulo (FecomercioSP). The percentage represents a billing of BRL 152.4 billion (USD 30 billion). The volume, however, is still below that verified in 2019, when the sum reached BRL 201.2 billion, 24.2% more.
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