Brazilian cocoa and chocolate sector expects to generate more than R$ 10 million with exports

Published Jul 24, 2024

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Ilhéus, known as Brazil's cocoa capital, recently hosted the Exporta Mais Brasil program by ApexBrasil, focusing on the cocoa and chocolate sector. The event facilitated 224 meetings between 15 international buyers and 29 Brazilian companies, projecting R$10 million in business over the next year. Notably, 13 of the participating companies were led by women. Buyers from 12 countries attended, supported by various Brazilian organizations, and visited key production sites. The event coincided with the Ilhéus International Chocolate and Cocoa Festival, which drew 65,000 attendees and generated R$25 million, showcasing Brazil's excellence and innovation in cocoa and chocolate production.

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Last week, Ilhéus, known as the cocoa capital of Brazil, hosted another edition of the Exporta Mais Brasil program, promoted by the Brazilian Export and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil). The event, focused on the cocoa and chocolate sector, brought 15 international buyers to get to know national production up close and do business with 29 Brazilian companies. The initiative resulted in the expectation of more than R$10 million in business over the next 12 months, highlighting Brazil's excellence in the sector. In total, 224 meetings were held between Brazilian companies and foreign businesspeople. Of the 29 participating national companies, 13 are led by women, representing the states of Bahia, Ceará, Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais, Mato Grosso do Sul, Pará, Rondônia, São Paulo and the Federal District. International buyers came from 12 countries, including Portugal, Lithuania, United Arab Emirates, South Africa, Israel, Iceland, France, Germany, Russia, Belgium, the ...

Source: Portal Do Agronegocio