IEL Ceará's Business Roundtable Sparks R$3.15 Million in Partnerships at Feira da Indústria 2026

The Instituto Euvaldo Lodi (IEL Ceará) successfully organized a dynamic business networking event during Feira da Indústria FIEC 2026, held on March 9 and 10 at the Centro de Eventos do Ceará. The Rodada de Negócios brought together 30 suppliers and 12 buyers from diverse sectors such as food retail, distribution, and buffet services, facilitating 118 commercial connections. This initiative is expected to generate approximately R$3.15 million in business over the coming six months, underscoring the event's significant market impact.

The structured format featured brief, 10-minute meetings supported by technical breaks and a digital platform for scheduling, enabling efficient and strategic interactions. Participants praised the event’s organization and networking opportunities. Socorro Castro, CEO of Duggê Sorvetes, highlighted the practicality and fruitful potential of the meetings, while Pedro Filomeno from Sucré emphasized discovering new suppliers and services. Renata Peixoto of Happy Day Buffet described the event as a valuable avenue to explore innovative solutions and partnerships.

Rafaela Cabral, innovation analyst at IEL Ceará, noted the event’s success in fostering direct contacts and addressing common needs. This roundtable not only expanded business connections but also strengthened the industrial network across Ceará, indicating promising growth and collaboration prospects in the local food industry sector at Feira da Indústria 2026.