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Procurement in Brazil Manufacturing in Brazil is never easy; nothing you have accomplished in the America and Europe prepares you to deal with the differences in language, culture and business practices in Brazil. American and European companies who think they can compete in Brazil using their model will not be successful; Companies who think and act like Brazilian companies have a competitive advantage. Buyers accustomed to high quality, competitive pricing and trouble-free delivery from their countries suppliers, become frustrated when all three will not come together in Brazil without a lot of hard work. Demanding the lowest price often results in compromises on quality; holding a supplier to stringent quality standards will increase costs and often delays delivery beyond promised shipping dates; if you need delivery quickly – particularly on a new project – expect high price and poor quality. The capabilities of Brazilian manufacturers run the gamut from poor to outstanding. Outstanding companies, typically located in the major manufacturing areas are indistinguishable from their developed countries counterparts, and seldom offer “best” pricing. To overcome these challenges, AKHI employs a unique strategy of identifying, pre-qualifying, and continuously developing Brazilian manufacturing companies, oftentimes in inland cities, as partners for our clients. These extensively researched and thoroughly audited Brazilian companies – what we call Strategic Manufacturing Assets – have solid capabilities in one or more manufacturing disciplines, and a strong commitment to long-term, mutually beneficial personal and business relationships with their partner. AKHI works only with “good” Brazilian manufacturers, implementing best manufacturing practices and continuous quality improvement to help turn them into “great” suppliers capable of meeting international customer demands while providing globally competitive pricing. Interaction between the International and Brazilian companies, carefully guided and nurtured by our project managers, are based on relationships rather than transactions and elevate the typically adversarial buyer – seller relationship into one of mutual respect, shared vision and demonstrable growth opportunities for both parties. Description of steps supported by AKHI: 1. Procurement of Brazilian manufacturers; 2. Product quotation & Logistic design; 3. Samples request; 4. Credit evaluation report; 5. Manufacturer visit for desired suppliers for first personal meeting; 6. Price and payment conditions negotiation; 7. Follow up of production without visit; 8. Visit to manufacturer for product and shipment inspection; 9. Trading company for export management. Contact AKHI to develop a customized buying department based in Brazil.

Manufacturers in China Many companies envision the possibility of importing from Asian countries to reduce their costs, but they identify some initial barriers: - The immense amount of potential suppliers on the sites and directories; - The existence of some companies that are called factories but only exist virtually; - Little command of business English; - Unfamiliarity of Asian business culture; - Large time zone difference, making effective communication difficult for questions that arise; - Insecurity of traveling alone to an unknown country. In this scenario, the best cost-benefit solution is to hire a company that has a structure in Asia to support the choice of the best suppliers, identify fair prices, estimate production and transport time (lead time) and simulate the final cost of the product. With this information in hand, it is safe to fit Asian supply to the company's purchasing policy. This approach may predate a future trip to China. AKHI is able to perform the following services: Supplier Search - Location of suppliers for the desired product, with due analysis of suitability and request for photos, catalogs and certificates. Import simulation - Request for product prices and logistics operators; - Search for production and transport time information (lead time); - Analysis of the NCM, taxes, fees and any import licenses; - Issuance of estimated final cost spreadsheet. Sample request - Request for samples from specific factories to be sent to Brazil. Virtual visit to Fairs and Exhibitions - We move a person in China to visit the desired fair in search of the products requested by the importer. During this visit, there is an intense exchange of communication with the person who is visiting the fair, who constantly takes photos and makes video and phone calls to Brazil, all so that the importer is very active in searches and discoveries. After the visit, the catalogs and notes are sent by courier, keeping the contacts and event information. Factory visit - Inspection of the factory and its conditions with on-site verification of production capacity, deadlines, requirements and quality. Final product inspection - Factory visit to personally check if production meets customer expectations. PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT: - We support the development of specific products and customized parts, which require a high degree of certification and quality control. Interested in any of our services? Explain your need or question and we will contact you!

Cocoa The Ouro Verde Farm is located in Maraú, in the State of Bahia in Brazil. The farm produces various types of cocoa in the Cabruca cultivation format, where the plantation is within the Atlantic Forest. The most well-known types of cocoa produced are Common Cocoa; Catongo Cocoa; PS 1319; NCC 51; CCN 10; BN 34. The Ouro Verde Farm produces fine cocoa beans, valuing quality in the process and respecting nature, aiming to achieve different standards of aroma and flavors of the beans. The process follows strict fermentation, drying, and storage patterns to achieve a high quality of the almonds. The farm produces for the main Brazilian brands in the gourmet segment and has UTZ certification in sustainable agriculture procedures. In 2020, they received 3rd place in the Blend category of the 2nd edition of the Brazilian Cocoa Awards Contest. Today the Ouro Verde Farm has the third-best almond in the country's Blend category.

Conilon Coffee We can supply the best Conilon Coffee, produced in Espírito Santo, southeastern Brazil, where the best coffee production in the country is concentrated, responsible for 78% of national production. This industry is part of 35% of Agricultural GDP. Conilon Coffee is prepared and consumed in a variety of ways such as hot drinks, cold drinks, cappuccino, espresso, soluble, sachet, capsules, latte, beers, cakes, and cosmetics. The diversity is due to the rich chemical and sensory constitution. Also, in this type of grain, there are properties with significant nutritional values and its use extends to medicines against diseases such as depression, hypertension, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and alcoholism. The history of Brazil has coffee production as its main chapter. Since 1727, it has been one of the most important products for the country's socio-economy, as it generates jobs and consumption. Canephora coffee, known as conilon coffee, is rustic and has great potential for production, industrialization, and consumption. We sell c. canephora as green or roasted. Contact us to get the best prices on this coffee species and enrich your business.

Trade Agent Brazil is the Latin America's largest economy with strong internal market enabling opportunities for imported products. The forecasts for the Brazilian economy show a country with great opportunities and growth prospects.AKHI can act as your agent promoting your product on Brazilian market.Further research of potential buyers, we analyze the import costs and develop a price compared to buying domestically. Thus the importer will have total capacity to analyze and compare the advantages that your product has to offer.To facilitate the import process, we have developed partnerships with "Trading Companies" that will allow importers to receive the goods as if they bought domestically. Our relationship with carriers, airlines, freight forwarders and customs brokers will result in a custom strategy for promoting your product in Brazil. Our main activities: - Visit to new customers and expansion of customer base; - Trips to actual customers, keeping a high mind share; - Support to customers with foreign commerce consultancy to break barriers (this is our advantage over other agents because we talk local commerce language, international commerce language and also know the customs procedures); - Checking the credit situation of customers; - Help to develop a Brazilian version website; - Support to develop a advertising strategy (general or digital); - Presence at Brazilian trade fairs; - Exclusive phone number to receive customer calls; - Follow up of orders and after sales from customers; - Possibility of use partner business card and uniform during visits; - Support to trademark registry in Brazil; - Simulation of importation costs can give a better vision of competitivity; - Good relationship with logistic operators allow to developing customized supply chain solutions; - Monthly reports and meetings; - Administrative vision associated with sales expertise. Interested in any of our services? Explain your need or question and we will contact you!

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Solutions of Network We can supply the best Conilon Coffee, produced in Espírito Santo, southeastern Brazil, where the best coffee production in the country is concentrated, responsible for 78% of national production. This industry is part of 35% of Agricultural GDP. Conilon Coffee is prepared and consumed in a variety of ways such as hot drinks, cold drinks, cappuccino, espresso, soluble, sachet, capsules, latte, beers, cakes, and cosmetics. The diversity is due to the rich chemical and sensory constitution. Also, in this type of grain, there are properties with significant nutritional values and its use extends to medicines against diseases such as depression, hypertension, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and alcoholism. The history of Brazil has coffee production as its main chapter. Since 1727, it has been one of the most important products for the country's socio-economy, as it generates jobs and consumption. Canephora coffee, known as conilon coffee, is rustic and has great potential for production, industrialization, and consumption. We sell c. canephora as green or roasted. Contact us to get the best prices on this coffee species and enrich your business.

FCL Sea Freight Full Container Load is the shipment that justifies using an exclusive container to transport your goods. The term “full” means that the entire container will be yours, but it does not require the obligation to fully load it. The purchase on FCL is for the space of the container on the ship during transport, a simpler unit to measure and compare, but with some specificities such as the negotiation of free time and demurrage value (container demurrage) and the commitment to deliver the container to the shipowner after removal of the goods. At AKHI all these factors are analyzed and evaluated with the customer as they directly influence the value of the freight. Like any logistical network, maritime routes are made up of cargo concentrating ports, which would be the equivalent of air connections when traveling by plane. In this case, the fewer ports the cargo passes through, that is, the more direct and faster the shipment, the higher the price. This urgency in receiving the cargo is another factor that we evaluate with the client. AKHI's know-how allows us to see details often unnoticed by customers, bringing light and transparency to avoid unexpected costs. Our chat is available to receive your quotes at any time. Interested in any of our services? Explain your need or question and we will contact you!

AKHI Foreign trade "Sales need prospecting, costs deserve to be reduced and foreign trade demands specialization." + KNOW MORE Our services Nossos Serviços Qualification on radar RADAR is the registry that allows the import or export of its products on a larger scale, with adequate tax rates and more robust customs and fiscal procedures. + Learn more shipments international Taking care to deeply know our customers' operations, we seek the best fit that allows us to remain competitive at this crucial stage of international business. + Learn more Freight International With a constant demand for quotes and shipments in progress, we are able to reflect our scale in more competitive prices, adding our tailor-made DNA to adapt to the client. + Learn more clearance customs Our knowledge of various brokers allows us to indicate the appropriate option, mitigating risks. + Learn more Shopping international Our import department service allows your company to focus on identifying opportunities while exploring maximizing your profit margin, avoiding potential losses. + Learn more Manufacturers in China Our vast experience with imports from Asia allows us to assist in identifying potential suppliers, negotiating prices and coordinating the arrival of samples. This is one of the crucial steps to define the viability of future imports. + Learn more Thinking of exporting? Discover our products Discover products Discover our blog! Stay on top of all the news related to foreign trade and count on AKHI for your business! + Visit Blog Contato

Solutions of Network The Ouro Verde Farm is located in Maraú, in the State of Bahia in Brazil. The farm produces various types of cocoa in the Cabruca cultivation format, where the plantation is within the Atlantic Forest. The most well-known types of cocoa produced are Common Cocoa; Catongo Cocoa; PS 1319; NCC 51; CCN 10; BN 34. The Ouro Verde Farm produces fine cocoa beans, valuing quality in the process and respecting nature, aiming to achieve different standards of aroma and flavors of the beans. The process follows strict fermentation, drying, and storage patterns to achieve a high quality of the almonds. The farm produces for the main Brazilian brands in the gourmet segment and has UTZ certification in sustainable agriculture procedures. In 2020, they received 3rd place in the Blend category of the 2nd edition of the Brazilian Cocoa Awards Contest. Today the Ouro Verde Farm has the third-best almond in the country's Blend category.

Malina Beauty Facing a great demand of European clients looking for the distribution of the products on the European market, Malina contacted AKHI and partner companies in order to respond to this demand. Thus, Malina seeks to create new distribution channels and develop new business partners in order to develop a Distribution Center for its products and achieve international certifications. Malina produces products that combine technological innovation and quality for hair strands. Their hair straighteners unite practicality, being the only one of the market resistant to water. Its hair treatments are made from natural products that restore hair fiber, giving back light and lightness to the hair. Looking forwarding for new opportunities, please be invited to discover Malina products, showing new options in your portfolio.

Brazilian Typical Products We have a variety of typical Brazilian products to export. Cereals; Chestnuts; Flours; Grains and Teas are the main goods that AKHI has to offer. Check the items below and contact us for further information. ​ - GRANOLA: Good for losing weight, avoiding cancer, intestinal diseases, and aging. Granola consists of a mixture of dried fruits, grains, seeds, and brown sugar. - LINSEED: It is highly rich in fibers; Omega 3; protein and other minerals and vitamins. Reduces cholesterol levels and the chances of cardiovascular disease; has antioxidant action; helps prevent diabetes, osteoporosis and decreases menopausal symptoms; protects against breast, prostate, colon cancer, and, assists in the functioning of the intestine. - OATS: Also rich in fiber and nutrients, oats are essential for the proper functioning of the intestine; helps in weight loss and muscle mass gain; takes care of cardiovascular health; protects the skin, and strengthens the immune system. - CASHEW NUTS: With a wonderful flavor, this chestnut protects the heart; helps with high cholesterol; assists in the flexibility of bones and joints; prevents gallstones; arthritis; hair loss and improves the skin. - PARÁ CHESTNUT: Also popularly called Brazil nut and Amazon nut, it has a series of health benefits, such as doing good for the heart and improving mood. - TEA: Fennel - Chamomile - Hibiscus - Mint - Lemongrass - Erva Cidreira - Carqueja -Boldo - Among others… - FLOURS: Banana Green Flour - Sweet Potato Flour - Eggplant Flour - Brazil Nut Flour - Catuaba Flour - Coconut Flour - Peanut Flour - Golden Flax Flour - Brown Flax Flour - Passionfruit Flour - Flour de Quinua - Oat Flour - Oat Bran - Wheat Bran - Bean Flour -Among others… AKHI wants to be your channel to import brazilian products. Please send a message and let's trade.