Brazil Projects $3.5 Billion in Business at SIAL Paris and Highlights Investment Potential at Feira do Empreendedor 2026

Brazil is actively showcasing its diverse food industry and entrepreneurial potential at two key international events this October. At the SIAL Paris food fair, Brazilian participation aims to spark $3.5 billion in business opportunities by connecting producers, cooperatives, and industries with global buyers. Simultaneously, the municipality of Mauá is reinforcing its business environment through participation in the 15th Feira do Empreendedor organized by Sebrae.

The SIAL Paris event, attracting 295,000 professionals from 194 countries, serves as a crucial platform where Brazil's agricultural diversity and export potential come into focus. Laudemir Müller from ApexBrasil noted that relationships forged here often translate into contracts after the fair, emphasizing long-term export growth. Among Brazil's representatives, Netto Foods from São Paulo showcased its processed egg products—processing over 5 million eggs daily—and sought to expand into the European market. Fausto Clemente of Netto Foods highlighted the advantages of processed eggs in food safety and waste reduction.

Brazil’s beef sector also remains a strong export pillar. Roberto Perosa of the Brazilian Beef project revealed that Brazil now exports to 177 countries, with bovine processing capacity growing from 30 million in 2020 to 42.9 million recently. Another highlight was the participation of ten family agriculture cooperatives promoting biodiversity-rich and organic products from Brazil’s six biomes. Represented by Unicafes, these cooperatives strive to help around 1,500 entities and 6 million people by meeting quality standards and tapping international markets.

On the domestic front, Mauá’s involvement in the Feira do Empreendedor from October 19 underlines its drive to create an investment-friendly business climate and boost local entrepreneurship. The fair, organized by Sebrae, spotlights regional business potential and investments.

Brazil’s growing presence at these forums underscores a strategic approach to elevating export capacity across traditional and emerging food sectors. Success hinges on meeting international quality standards and navigating trade agreements like Mercosur-EU, which remain key discussions for future expansion.