Brazil produces four of the most consumed nuts in the world. The Brazil nut and the cashew nut are native to the country, and their production derives from extractive activities. The pecan and macadamia nuts are exotic species introduced in the country and cultivated by rural producers.
From the Amazon rainforest to international grocery shelves, Brazilian nuts embody a blend of biodiversity, tradition, and agricultural innovation. With increasing demand for healthy foods, Brazil’s native nuts are emerging as players in global trade. Production methods vary widely — from traditional forest harvesting to conventional agricultural systems, reflecting the country’s manifold approaches to nut […]
Recently, Mônika Bergamaschi, Executive Director of the Brazilian Confederation of Agriculture and Livestock (CNA) Institute, highlighted the critical role of peanuts in Brazilian agriculture in a public hearing at the Committee on Agriculture, Livestock, Supply, and Rural Development of the Brazilian Chamber of Deputies. The debate, which also addressed the creation of a National Peanut […]
Pecan nut production in Brazil has shown significant advancements in recent years, underscoring the importance of this crop in the national agricultural landscape. The state of Rio Grande do Sul leads the nation with an estimated production of 5,170 tons in 2023. The crop is spread across various state regions, with 1,502 pecan producers cultivating […]
Founded in 2008 and located in the traditional region of Pacajus in Ceará state, Suprema Caju is the result of George Marques’ entrepreneurship and his family’s tradition of more than 50 years in cashew growing. The company stands out for producing high-quality cashew nuts, using processes that ensure flavor and excellence. From planting to processing, […]
Brazil is one of the largest producers of Brazil nuts and cashew nuts since both are native to our country. Other nuts that belong to Brazilian ecosystems have gained international recognition for their flavor and versatility, such as the baru nut, whereas macadamia and pecan were introduced and now are adapted to the territory. For […]
Baru or cumbaru (scientific name: Dipteryx alata) is the fruit of the baruzeiro, an imperious tree native to the Brazilian Cerrado. From its fruit comes the nut, full of good nutritional aspects. In fact, the baru nut has more nutrients than peanuts and most other nuts. Almost 30% of its weight is made up of […]
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 produces four of the most consumed nuts in the world. The Brazil nut and the cashew nut are native to the country, and their production derives from extractive activities. The pecan and macadamia nuts are exotic species introduced in the country and cultivated by rural producers. For Brazilian farmers, nuts and walnut cultivation is […]
Whenever I hear about agribusiness trade with Asia, it is generally about trade with China. It is no coincidence that the country is called the Asian giant. The geopolitical weight and the growing Chinese demand for agricultural products draw more attention than the commercial opportunities that arise among its neighbors. China’s power of attraction is […]
It was the 1980s when Renato Fechino and his brother started mixing ground peanuts with sugar in a PVC pipe while waiting for the factory’s candy batch to be ready. “We would do it in a very improvised way”, he remembers. The Santa Helena factory was founded in 1942 by his grandfather, José Marques Telles, […]
