Project “Brazilian Fruit” exceeded a lot the expectations for Gulfood 2011. Businesses were closed on the order of $ 7.5 million in the event, which represented an increase of 226% compared to last year. The number of contacts also increased about 40%, both in the booth visitations and contacts made. The organization’s estimate is that over the nextContinue reading “Brazilian fruit at Gulfood 2011: a 226% increase in sales”
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Sustainability Forum begins today in the Amazon
The 2nd INTERNATIONAL FORUM ON SUSTAINABILITY starts today in Manaus, capital of the state of Amazonas, Brazil. The debate around economic, environmental and social sustainability of the Amazon and the planet will be attended by former US President Bill Clinton, former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Virgin Group founder Richard Branson and filmmaker James Cameron as well as 600 business, political and environmental leaders from Brazil and around the world.Continue reading “Sustainability Forum begins today in the Amazon”
Harvard president to visit Brazil in March
Drew Gilpin Faust, the first woman to serve as Harvard’s president, will meet members of Harvard’s community in São Paulo on March 23 and in Rio de Janeiro on March 25. Questions? Please contact internationalhaa@harvard.edu or Samuel Elia AB ’04 at selia@harvardclub.com.br
Brazil and Guinea Conakry
Two weeks ago, Janar posted stating that Brazilians should pay closer attention to Africa. A few days later, Hildete wrote about the expansion of Banco do Brasil in Africa. I tend to pay close attention to the advises of my brilliant co-bloggers… Well, big news are that today I am leaving Paris. I will beContinue reading “Brazil and Guinea Conakry”
Brazil’s worst natural disaster ever
These photos of the tragedy that devastated areas of the state of Rio de Janeiro prove that an image can be more valuable than 1000 words. I strongly suggest visiting the website “The big picture,” to find the following pictures and many other breathtaking proves that reality can be more terrifyingContinue reading “Brazil’s worst natural disaster ever”
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