Brazil is the third largest world producer of fruits, and its fresh, traceable, and sustainable products are reaching further than ever. Brazilian farmers are making strides in seeing the diversity of their fruits conquer the world. One example is Flor de Goiás [Flower from Goiás], a family-run business in the state of Goiás in mid-western […]
Brazil has taken another step towards seeing the diversity of its fruits conquering the world. Chile, which already purchases our Tahiti lime, has officially opened its doors to papaya. The fruit is regarded as one of the best in the world, according to the Brazilian Association of Producers and Exporters of Fruit and Derivatives (ABRAFRUTAS), […]
Umbu, tapioca, and specialty coffees were on the menu at the coronation ceremony of King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla held in Brasília. The event, organized by the British Embassy, included the participation of Brazilian exporters with nine typical products from the country. All products are part of the Agro.BR project, an initiative of […]
The Brazilian agribusiness trade balance data for March show how our exports keep growing year after year. This month, the value of goods traded abroad reached US$ 16 billion, a 10.6% increase when compared to the same period in 2022. The results followed a growing trend of the entire Brazilian trade balance. In all, at […]
Dedication and persistence are real allies of SENAR‘s Technical and Managerial Assistance (ATeG) to make agricultural production succeed. This is the case of the farmers José Maria Portela and Maria Barbosa da Silva, from Parnaíba city, on the coast of the Piauí state in Northeastern Brazil. After 18 years of working in the field with […]
Abiu, bacuri, ibaijuba, mariuri, piúna, and umbu. These different names represent the diversity of Brazilian fruit growing. The national menu includes both native fruits like those, and exotic ones—originating from other places, such as the banana, which came from Asia. The quality of Brazilian fruits is acknowledged internationally, despite the still small presence of the […]
Jamelão, also known as jamun, java plum, or Indian blackberry, is a tropical fruit native to Southeast Asia and India and also commonly found in Brazil. The fruit is loved for its sweet and sour taste and vibrant color, making it a popular snack and ingredient in several dishes. In Brazil, the jamelão season typically […]
The biodiversity of the Amazon inspires Brazilian creativity. The latest discovery was “cupulate,” a type of chocolate in which cocoa seeds are replaced by cupuaçu seeds, a typical fruit from northern Brazil. Both cocoa and cupuaçu belong to the same plant genus, which favors the adaptation of techniques. However, the result is different from traditional […]
The entrepreneurship of Brazilian farmers has increased the production of a fruit that is still little known nationally, but that is on the tables of many people around the world. We are talking about blueberry (“mirtilo” in Brazil), a berry full of vitamins, which is typical of the Northern Hemisphere, but with adaptations, has been […]
The Amazon is one of the greatest natural assets of Brazil and the world. The Amazon rainforest is rich in biodiversity and is crucial for Brazil to achieve climate neutrality, impacting the world. Preserving the Amazon biome and respecting its biodiversity also means valuing products aligned with forest conservation. Last month, APEX-Brasil (the Brazilian Exportation Promoting Agency) […]
Brazil is one of the most biodiverse countries in the world, with an incredible variety of native fruits rarely seen elsewhere on the planet: açaí, umbu, guava, cerrado pear, and mapati are just a few of them. The Brazilian Farmers also supply better-known and much-loved exotic fruits, such as pineapple, papaya, mango, avocado, coconut, bananas, […]
Brazil is the world’s third largest fruit producer. More information about the Brazilian fruit sector, including data about exports, production and sustainability programmes is available here.
Coconut is a fruit that reminds us of summer, the sun, and beaches. But in addition to being delicious and super refreshing, it brings numerous health benefits, in so many versions. That’s why its consumption should not be restricted to just one season! The coconut tree (Cocos nucifera) is a member of the palm tree […]
Healthy and delicious, watermelon is a superfood that surprises and delights people. The health benefits go further than its juicy hydration. The fruit contains vitamin A and vitamin C. It is usually eaten raw, and its rind is sometimes preserved as a pickle. This succulent fruit and vine-like plant of the gourd family (Cucurbitaceae) is […]
A testament to the country’s rich biodiversity and culture, Brazilian fruit farming is based on three pillars of sustainability (environmental, economic, and social), preserving biodiversity, creating jobs and promoting regional development. Favourable climate and soil conditions allow Brazil to enjoy a great variety of fruit all year round, ranging from oranges, bananas, melons and mangos, […]
