Brazil is the largest producer and consumer of rice outside Asia. Along with beans, rice is part of the basic Brazilian diet. According to data from the Brazilian Association of the Rice Industry (ABIARROZ), in the last three decades, there was a 40% reduction in the area cultivated with rice in the country, while the […]
Transparency in the supply chain is one of the principles of Brazilian agriculture. That is why practices such as traceability of fruits and vegetables are so important, both for the domestic market and for export products. Crop traceability is the monitoring of food from the farms to the supermarket shelves, passing through distributors and wholesalers, […]
Cachaça, the most known and consumed distilled beverage or spirit in Brazil, is the main ingredient for a good Caipirinha. But there are no limits to the mixes and cocktails it can be an ingredient of. Above all, cachaça can also be tasted straight, as the aromas and flavors vary from labels and distilleries. This […]
Brazil has seen a boom of AgTechs — startups dedicated to finding technological solutions to agribusiness — in the past three years. In 2020, the country registered more than one new AgTech per day, according to a survey carried out by Radar AgTech, an initiative from the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (EMBRAPA), in partnership with […]
Brazil is one of the largest producers of avocados in the world. The fruit is gaining popularity for its nutritional properties and great taste, but there is still much to be discovered about it internationally. The most popular avocado in the world is the Hass species. It is responsible for popular preparations such as guacamole […]
Brazil increases its exports to feed the world. Year to date, exports have already reached US$ 83.6 billion, an increase of 20.7% compared to the same period in 2020. In August 2021, Brazilian agricultural exports reached US$ 10.9 billion. This result represents a US$ 9.6 billion surplus in the agribusiness trade balance. The total Brazilian […]
You might recognize it from smoothies and posts on social media, but do you know how an açaí berry looks like and how it is eaten in the North of Brazil, where it is native from? Almost 95% of all açaí consumed in the world comes from the Pará state, in the Brazilian North Region. […]
Brazil may not be the first name to come to mind when talking about wine, but that is changing fast. The country’s production soared from 360 million liters in 2019 to 430 million liters last year. It was the biggest increase registered by a member of the International Organization of Vine and Wine (OIV) in […]
In Pardinho, in the countryside of São Paulo, the economist and rural producer Daniella Pelosini owns an award-winning specialty coffee plantation. Her farm produces and sells to local and international buyers. In 2015, she won an Illy award for the best coffee in São Paulo and second-best in Brazil and, since then, started a partnership […]
Have you ever thought that maybe you should be eating more fruit? It is well-known that fruit consumption is relevant to keep a healthy lifestyle. It guarantees significant nutrients like vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Yet, some obstacles keep people from adding color to their diet. That is one of the reasons why the UN established […]
At the largest sea-river island in the world, on the Northern Brazilian state of Pará, a tradition passed down through generations produces a smooth, creamy, and world-renowned buffalo cheese. In March 2021, the Marajó Cheese received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag of Protected Designation of Origin. Its unique identity reflects the atmosphere of the island, […]
One of my favorite things to do when I traveled in Brazil or abroad was to visit fairs, markets, and supermarkets, even before working with international trade and agribusiness, I find it fascinating to see different products and learn about the most varied food habits. Now that visiting retailers in foreign countries has become a […]
Brazil has been spicing up the world with an ever-increasing export of black peppers. In 2021, the export volume surpassed 51,600 tons, and consistent growth in terms of value has also been reported. In June, for example, black pepper was a remarkable product in our trade balance data, with a value increase of 90.6% compared […]
Santa Verginia, the first Brazilian farm to obtain a Carbon Neutral Meat certification is located in Santa Rita do Pardo, in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul. This traceability protocol works with Crop-Livestock-Forest (ILPF) and Crop-Livestock (LP) integration systems to neutralize greenhouse gases emitted in the process of producing cattle beef. Ver essa foto […]
Brazil is a recognized world leader in sustainable agricultural practices. To reach that level of responsible farming, the entire system is based on the following pillars: productivity, innovation, technology, regeneration, and restoration of degraded pastures, as well as integrated agriculture practices and policies throughout the country. Although Brazil is a vast country – almost twice […]
