Exotic Brazilian Fruits for export

Brazil is the world's third largest fruit producer, after China and India. Still according to data from the Brazilian Fruit Institute (IBRAF), of the best-performing Brazilian agricultural products in the last four years, fruits ranked fifth in the export ranking, with a 91% increase in sales, after ethanol, sugar, meats, coffee and grains. Presently, the Brazilian fruit production is 41.1 million tons. Highlighted amongst exported fruits are bananas, melons, mangoes, lemons, coconuts, grapes, oranges, pineapples, cashew nuts, and Brazil nuts.
There are at least 220 native fruit species in the Amazon, which account for 44% of the 500 Brazilian plant varieties that yield edible fruits. The good news is that many of these species are now being rediscovered in Brazil, and attracting the world’s attention.
Brazilian producers want to follow the success of ACAI, the native fruit with the highest penetration in the international market. It has a high concentration of fibre, antioxidants, minerals, Potassium, Calcium and Vitamin E.
The path for meeting the international market demand involves investing in new areas for sustainable planting, and encouraging the establishment of agricultural industries. Foreign investors are increasingly common in the Amazon.
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