Brazil increases beer exports by 42% in the first half of 2024

On the first Friday of August, the date that marks the celebration of International Beer Day since 2007, Brazil celebrates notable growth in exports of its most emblematic drink. Since ancient times, beer, produced from barley — one of the primordial ingredients, cultivated and used for millennia for human consumption — has been a constant on the table of many cultures. The Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (Embrapa) explains that barley is malted to make beer. In Brazil, beer production began in the 1930s, with an emphasis on the southern region, gaining economic prominence over the years. Carlos Fávaro, Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, took advantage of the celebration of International Beer Day on Friday (2) to highlight the importance of the sector for the national economy and for job creation. "The sector is extremely relevant for the country. We are committed to promoting its continued growth and further boosting our agribusiness", stated Fávaro. The Ministry ...