Along with rice pudding and semolina, tapioca is up there with strangely-textured school desserts despised by British kids of a bygone era. But now the humble cassava root starch is enjoying its moment in the limelight, as everyone from Michelin-star chefs to Instagram teens eat it up.

60% of Brazilians say they exercise to stay in shape, while 41% ensure vegetables make up half of every meal. The Brazilian health food market might be underdeveloped right now, but with interest in health and nutrition growing across the country, it’s poised for expansion.

Beer and caipirinhas may be popular in Brazil, but the natives are now just as likely to order a soft and woody Chilean or a large, cool glass of Argentinian Torrontés. But with only 37% of Brazilians feeling confident in their wine knowledge, can Sonoma help educate these wannabe sommeliers?

When it comes to drinking, Brazilians thirst for quality as well as quantity. They’re consuming more alcoholic drinks than ever, and becoming more adventurous in their choices. As the industry continues to grow, what does the beer – and cachaça – taste like at the top?