The processed fruit can now be shipped inside a package made of coconut fiber. The material is light and should add value to the product, which will now be completely sustainable.
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Abrafrutas executive director believes countries such as Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and UAE will consume more Brazilian fruits next year.
Marcelo Prado is a partner-director at the trading company Braz Foods together with Kuwaiti businessman Sabah Al-Sabah. For seven years, they have exported açaí and other sorbets made of Northern Brazil fruits to the Arab country and wants to expand business to the Middle East and North Africa.
The desert climate is no impediment to food production in Arab Gulf countries. Despite being major importers, they do produce legumes, vegetables, meats, dairies, milk and lots of dates. The items can be seen at SIAL Middle East.
From January 2 to October 29, the country shipped out nearly 34,000 tons. Revenues exceeded USD 29 million.
Foreign sales of fruits generated USD 3.1 billion to the African country in four months, an increase of 97%.
