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Libyan Business Council to lead delegation to APAS Food Show 2026 in Brazil
via Libya Herald1 min read
The Libyan Business Council LBC announced it will lead a business delegation to the APAS SHOW 2026, a food exhibition, in São Paulo, Brazil, from May 18 to 21. This mission is part of the LBC's broader strategy to create opportunities for its members and enable their participation in significant international exhibitions and forums. APAS is recognized as the largest food and beverage fair in the Americas and the world's largest supermarket event. The LBC previously led a trade delegation to the APAS show in 2025. Separately, the Customs Authority and Brazil's Seara are discussing Libyan regulations concerning frozen meat imports, and Dar al-Ifta has stated that meat imported from non-Islamic countries is not considered halal.
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