Last week I was in Brazil to attend the Vitoria Stone Fair/Marmomacc Latin America. This was my first time to Brazil, or South America, and it was a memorable and worthwhile experience. For starters, it gave me an excuse to leave the snow and frigid temperatures we are experiencing on the East Coast, but on a more serious note, it was a great learning experience.
As most of you know, many exotic and unique-looking stone types are quarried in Brazil. At the exhibition, many Brazilian exhibitors were displaying new stone introductions. White remains a "hot" color for countertops, so it was not surprising to see several new granites and quartzites in this shade.