Codec discusses investment agenda in the açaí chain with GT Foods

The Economic Development Company of Pará (Codec) continues to drive the State's development agenda and received, on Wednesday (5), representatives from GT Foods, a company based in Maringá (PR) that is evaluating the establishment of an industrial unit focused on the açaí chain in Pará. This initiative is part of the government of Pará's effort to expand industrialization, generate jobs and income, and consolidate the State as a national reference in bioeconomy and added value of Amazonian products.

The company was represented by businessman Ciliomar Tortola, who participated in a meeting at Codec's headquarters and fulfilled an institutional agenda in Belém. He was accompanied by Dulcinei Leonardelli from G3 Negócios e Intermediações, and Marcos Vinicius Guimarães Koester from Nova Canaã Consultoria, as well as a local delegation composed of entrepreneurs, agronomists, lawyers, and other specialists from the productive ecosystem of Pará who have been supporting the market analysis and understanding of the açaí chain.

During the meeting, Codec's team presented the competitive advantages of Pará, the incentives for industrialization, and the opportunities for establishing enterprises linked to sociobiodiversity and bioeconomy.

The agenda was led by the Director of Investment Attraction and Business at Codec, Manoel Ibiapina, with support from the New Business Manager, Sabrina Sena. They highlighted the role of the Company in stimulating industrialization and supporting companies interested in investing in the State.

The businessman emphasized Pará's potential for productive investments and stated that the purpose of the visit is to deepen the understanding of the açaí chain and evaluate pathways for the implementation of an industrial project.

“Pará has extraordinary potential and represents a strategic opportunity for investments in bioeconomy and processing of Amazonian products. We came to closely understand the açaí chain and assess favorable conditions to build a productive model that generates value in the State and contributes to sustainable development,” said Ciliomar Tortola.

Director Manoel Ibiapina reinforced that the interest of business groups confirms the positive moment of Pará and the confidence in the state strategy to boost the new Amazonian economy.

“Pará is experiencing a moment of economic transformation, focusing on sustainable industrialization, innovation, and strengthening productive chains. The interest of investors demonstrates confidence in the State's strategy and in Codec's work to attract projects that generate jobs, income, and regional development,” he highlighted.

Concluding the agenda, manager Sabrina Sena emphasized that Codec will continue to monitor the process and support the investor's next steps.

“Codec is available to guide the investor, provide strategic information, and accompany each step of the agenda. Our commitment is to support initiatives that strengthen the economy of Pará and create opportunities for our population,” she stated.

After the meeting at Codec, the businessman and his delegation followed their own program, including technical visits to deepen their understanding of the açaí chain. The external agendas were carried out with the local delegation, based on guidance and recommendations made by Codec regarding relevant companies and institutions for the sector.