Sao Paulo, Oct. 14 -- Brazilian Vice-President Geraldo Alckmin has said the country could become the world's largest food exporter by the end of 2026, potentially overtaking the United States, as the South American nation expands international markets for its agricultural products.

Alckmin made the remarks on October 13 at an event hosted by Brazil's Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock in Brasilia, marking the opening of 700 new international markets for Brazilian agribusiness products since 2023. The milestone reflects efforts to expand export opportunities through trade diplomacy and compliance with international sanitary standards, as per the reports of Brasil 247.

"Brazil is the fifth-largest country in the world by land area, but...