At an event held at the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce in São Paulo, exporters from the Arab country showcased recipes made with olive oil and dates.
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The supermarket trade show ended on Thursday (15) in São Paulo with high attendance and strong interest in the booths organized by the Arab-Brazilian Chamber, which featured exhibitors from Tunisia, the United Arab Emirates, and Egypt.
Tunisian date producers at the APAS Show are betting on Brazil’s growing local demand to expand exports.
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 Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce is bringing 15 companies to take part in the supermarket trade fair, which takes place next week in São Paulo. The Brazilian government’s decision to eliminate the import tariff on olive oil is expected to boost business.
A delegation from the Unaizah Chamber of Commerce and Industry carried out a series of appointments in the state of São Paulo earlier this week. In a meeting at the Arab-Brazilian Chamber headquarters on Thursday, leaders discussed mutual for the export of Saudi dates to Brazil and the sale of Brazilian products to Saudi Arabia.
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.
On his first visit to the country, Alkeraida Dates’ general manager attends Anuga Select Brazil, aiming to start exporting to Brazil and reach Latin America.
While visiting date processing facilities in the state of São Paulo, Saudi entrepreneurs say they can supply the Brazilian market with the product and help popularize date consumption in the country.
The trade fair will take place from April 8 to 10 in São Paulo. Exhibitors from Arab countries will showcase dates and olive oils at the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce booth.
Data from the trade balance in the sector shows a surplus equivalent to USD 435 million.
The Arab country increased its sector’s shipments by 17% this year until October, with a growth in sales of products such as dates and the entry of tomatoes into new regional markets.
The director of the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce office, Rafael Solimeo, attended the date festival in Unaizah, Saudi Arabia, and during an agenda arranged by the Unaizah Chamber of Commerce, was able to learn about the local economic life and identify opportunities for Brazilian companies.
Companies form the Arab country participated in the trade show and in technical visits with from the Arab-Brazilian Chamber with a focus on diversifying exports.
