Beer industry in Brazil stimulates sustainable development in family farming

Most of the food that reaches the tables of Brazilian families comes from the hands of small farmers. To recognize and increase the visibility of this segment so important to the economy and society, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) established July 25 as the annual celebration date of the International Day of Family Farming. For the brewing sector, the date is extremely important, as the countryside is the origin of all the fundamental ingredients for the production of the drink, such as hops, barley, wheat, cassava and many others that make beer a drink so appreciated by the Brazilians. “To guarantee the quality of the raw materials for the production of beer, it is also necessary to think about the well-being and provide a stable source of income for those who cultivate, providing income in the field and generating a positive impact on the entire ecosystem”, says the superintendent of the National Union of the Beer Industry - SINDICERV, Luiz ...