This October 1st commemorates the Cocoa and Chocolate Day to value cocoa for its wide genetic diversity, natural characteristics, fine flavor and aroma that impact international markets. This exportable product is produced in 16 regions through the family agriculturewhich energizes the economy, generates jobs and made Peru the third largest exporter in the world, reported […]
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Challenges of Peruvian cocoa: climate change and new regulations in the EU
Revered as “the food of the gods” for its flavor and nutrients, cocoa is traditionally one of the main sources of income for farmers in the region. Peruvian Amazone. However, now this crop faces several challenges that directly threaten its commercialization and production. Between January and May of this year, 62,164 tons of cocoa have […]
Opportunity for Peru? Shortage of rains raises fears of limited cocoa supply in the Ivory Coast
Below-average rains last week in most of Ivory Coast’s cocoa-growing regions raise fears of tight supplies and poor quality of the April-September mid-crop, farmers said Monday. The Ivory Coast, the world’s largest cocoa producer, has started its rainy season, which runs from April to mid-November. Most farmers say that the rains are not meeting expectations. […]
Latin American “superfoods” making their way into the Japanese market
The “superfoods”, products with a high nutritional value such as peruvian cocoahe avocado Mexican or Brazilian açaí, are the great Latin American bet in the framework of Foodex, the largest food fair in Asia. The main event for the Tokyo food industry, which opened its doors last Tuesday and is expected to attract some 30,000 […]
Undertake from the roots of cocoa, art and textile export
Strength. Within the framework of International Women’s Day, Adela Siancas, Karla Aranda and Samantha Castellanos tell how they managed to float their own business after having been impacted by the arrival of the pandemic and the rise in prices. “What is true chocolate?” Carmen Adrianzén wondered after reading a report on the origins of chocolate. […]
Online searches for cocoa and cocoa increased by 15% compared to 2019
According to a study by Impulso Corp., online searches related to cocoa and cocoa powder products have increased by 15% compared to 2019. In the case of the consumption of cocoa cocoa, which is part of the basic basket Peruvian family member, it is important to know that Peruvians consume it 4 times a week. […]
Peruvian cocoa makes its way into Norway, the Netherlands and Belgium
Promperú, through its Commercial Office in the Netherlands, organized workshops on the Peruvian cocoa and chocolate with industry experts in Brussels, Rotterdam and Oslo, in order to highlight our national product and position native cocoa in northern Europe. The activity, called Unboxing Cusco (Discovering Cusco), had a tasting of different types of cocoa and chocolates […]