Tridge summary
The "Agro-Industrial Innovation for Organic Bananas" project in Piura, Peru, supported by the SeCompetitivo program of Cooperación Suiza, has come to an end, benefiting over 3,000 small-scale organic banana growers. The project concluded with the export of organic banana puree to Europe and the establishment of a cooperative for international sales of banana derivatives. The initiative focused on technological advancements in cultivation and processing, including biofermentation and ozone use for water quality improvement. It also conducted training in efficient cropping practices, irrigation, post-harvest treatment, and strengthened knowledge in governance, especially the cooperative model. The project also implemented measures to mitigate climate change, achieving a 6% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in the banana chain.
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As part of the “Agro-Industrial Innovation for Organic Bananas” project, carried out by the producer associations Apbosmam and Cedepas Norte and supported by the SeCompetitivo program of the Cooperación Suiza (SeCo), more than 3,000 small-scale organic banana growers in Piura, Peru added value to their production with the export of processed products. After more than three years, this project in which 15 organizations from the organic banana chain in the Piura region have taken part is coming to an end. During the presentation of the results, project manager Karlhos Quinde Rodríguez indicated that the first container of organic banana puree has now been exported to the European market and that a cooperative has been set up for the sale of banana derivatives on the international market. He pointed out that technological innovations were implemented to improve both the cultivation and processing of the bananas. The soil is enriched with the help of biofermentation technology and the ...
Source: AGF
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