At a meeting for agribusiness professionals and agricultural attachés in Brasília, the Marketing & Content director of the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce, Silvana Gomes, spoke about the opportunities the sector can find with Muslim consumers.
Author: Isaura Daniel
Isaura Daniel
A journalist with a degree from Unisinos and experience in economy and finance, she has been responsible for international coverages and amassed eight journalism prizes.
The diplomat Ibrahim Alzeben was conferred with the Order of Rio Branco Grand Cross this Tuesday (21) at the Itamaraty Palace in Brasília. The ambassador dedicated the decoration to his people, family, and the children who lost their lives in the conflict his country is facing.
In a at the Brazil Africa Forum, experts said there is a growing demand for halal-certified products in the continent. Africa has 30 Muslim-majority countries.
Speaking at the Brazil Africa Forum on Tuesday (31) in São Paulo, foreign policy adviser Celso Amorim reaffirmed the importance of Africa for the Brazilian government. Amorim met with UAE minister on the sidelines of the forum.
Survey carried out by H2R Insights & Trends and presented at the GHB forum points out that Islamic consumers want information that goes beyond the product to encom the whole supply chain. Alessandra Frisso calls the industry to halal 2.0.
The institution will start conducting a pilot plan focused on the traceability of halal production and logistics chain. The tool will be part of the Ellos Platform and was the subject of an agreement signed at the GHB forum.
At the opening of the 2nd Global Halal Brazil Business Forum (GHB), the chairman of FAMBRAS Halal, Mohamed Zoghbi, spoke about Brazil’s history as a supplier to Muslim markets.
Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce president Osmar Chohfi opened the Global Halal Brazil Business Forum on Monday (23) in São Paulo by presenting the grandeur of Brazil in the halal market and calling on more Brazilian businesspeople to supply to this niche market.
The Egyptian government announced a six-month exemption of import tariffs on products such as poultry, dairy, offal, teas and oils. The measure aims to help the country offer lower prices to its population and could boost Brazilian exports.
Algerian authorities allowed purchases of Brazilian halal-certified chicken, thus widening the presence of the product in Arab markets. Tamer Mansour says this is a major win for the Brazilian poultry industry.
Zana Azeredo will have her works on display in the United Arab Emirates from this Sunday (1). Her diptych with graffiti-style Arabic calligraphy was inspired by Brazilian music.
People who want to aid Libyans affected by the heavy rains and floods this month can donate to the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce campaign. Medicines and food purchased with the funds will be sent to the country through a Brazilian government agency.
ANBA was established in 2003 by the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce and covers the main stories of the Brazil-Arab countries’ relationship in the last two decades. The trilingual agency accumulates several awards and prepares to launch a new visual identity.
Twenty years ago, when ANBA was founded, the Brazilian bus manufacturer posted a sharp increase in exports to the Arab market. Since then, thousands of vehicles have been shipped, and Marcopolo now stands as a steady supplier.
