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IFC Amazônia 2025 Show Kitchen to Highlight Amazonian Biodiversity and Native Fish

BRAZIL
Tuesday, February 11, 2025, 00:10 (GMT + 9)

The second edition of Cozinha Show will take place at IFC Amazônia from April 23-25 at the Hangar Centro de Convenções e Feiras da Amazônia in Belém, Pará. This culinary event will feature free cooking classes led by local chefs, showcasing Amazonian cuisine and emphasizing the region's rich biodiversity and native fish species.

Open to the public registered for IFC Amazônia (registration via the website), Cozinha Show classes will require on-site registration with limited availability. The initiative, a partnership with the University of the Amazon (UNAMA) and CODEM (Belém Metropolitan Area Development and Administration Company), aligns with IFC Amazônia's strategic actions to promote fish consumption, highlight biodiversity, and connect all stakeholders in the seafood supply chain.

Chefs will share recipes featuring fish and other local ingredients, educate attendees about the region's culinary heritage, and demonstrate diverse preparations and full utilization of ingredients. The Flavor Corridor will showcase local products, including those with or seeking Geographical Indication (GI) certification, in partnership with SEDAP (State Secretariat for Agricultural and Fisheries Development).

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Belém, a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, boasts a unique cuisine reflecting its indigenous roots and Portuguese/African influences. Pará has a significantly higher fish consumption rate (12 kg per capita) than the national average (3 kg), underscoring the importance of fish in the local diet.

IFC Amazônia is held concurrently with CONBEP (Brazilian Congress of Fisheries Engineering) and co-organized by Fundep. The event receives support from the Pará State Government, SEDAP, MPA (Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture), ABIPESCA (Brazilian Association of Fish Industries), PEIXE BR (Brazilian Fish Farming Association), FAEPA/Senar System, FEPA (Federation of Fishermen of Pará), and SINPESCA (Union of Fishing Industries of the States of Pará and Amapá).

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