In 2023, Brazil's food and beverage industry experienced significant growth, with a 7.2% increase in revenue to R$1.161 trillion and a 5.1% increase in production. This was largely due to a 5.2% increase in exports, reaching a record US$62 billion. The sector, which represents 10.8% of the country's GDP and processes 60.9% of its agricultural production, also created 70,000 new jobs. Additionally, there was a 50% increase in investments in innovation, research and development, and plant modernization, totaling R$35.9 billion.