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Para's New Bioeconomy Program Boosts Global Market for Local Products

11/22/2025

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The state of Para launched a program to transform forest products like acai and Brazil nuts into global market goods, supported by the Bioeconomy and Innovation Park in Belem.
Helder Barbalho, governor of Para, emphasized reducing reliance on harmful industries within the bioeconomy effort.
The Bioeconomy and Innovation Park supports local entrepreneurs and helps NOSSA! AÇAÍ export internationally.
Traditional vendors at Belem's Ver-o-Peso market blend indigenous knowledge with modern practices.

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The state of Para launched a program to transform forest products like acai and Brazil nuts into global market goods, supported by the Bioeconomy and Innovation Park in Belem.
Helder Barbalho, governor of Para, emphasized reducing reliance on harmful industries within the bioeconomy effort.
The Bioeconomy and Innovation Park supports local entrepreneurs and helps NOSSA! AÇAÍ export internationally.
Traditional vendors at Belem's Ver-o-Peso market blend indigenous knowledge with modern practices.