Bahia
Economy
Atakarejo went from a fruit stall in Salvador to a R$ 6.3 billion empire: the Bahia-based chain dominates supermarkets in the state, surpasses competitors by a wide margin, and now aims for accelerated expansion with the support of Pátria in the Northeast retail sector.
Carla Teles 06/06/2026 at 19:11
Science and Technology
A math teacher without an engineering background gathered public school students in the interior of Bahia and transformed old paper and coconut shells into biocement. The project became a startup, won R$ 200,000 in a national award, and is already paving sidewalks for free.
Maria Heloisa Barbosa Borges 28/05/2026 at 11:31
Economy
Acelen advances with megabiorefinery in Bahia with a R$ 503 million investment released by BNDES and boosts the production of sustainable fuels with advanced technology capable of transforming vegetable oil and waste into green diesel and low-emission aviation fuel.
Hilton Libório 27/05/2026 at 15:13
Science and Technology
