Having access to technical assistance before starting production from scratch is essential for the success of the venture. Farmer Alex Ferreira from Fátima do Sul, Mato Grosso do Sul, fulfilled his dream of working on the land with his family, and today celebrates the results. In 2021, Alex began growing vegetables and cassava for sale […]
For most of the world, tapioca is simply any flour made from cassava starch, consumed as white flour, flakes, or pearls. In Brazil, it is our gluten-free “crèpe” that can have different fillings. Rich in iron, tapioca can be prepared with just butter (from the sertão/land/bottle) and/or with fresh grated coconut and/or cheese (especially curd […]
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) […]
Cassava, also known as manioc and yuca, is a Brazilian symbol. The tuberous root is native to South America and, for thousands of years, has been the foundation of our diet – firstly, among Indigenous peoples, and now its potential is crossing our borders. One of the world’s favorite ways to eat it is in […]