Peruvian quinoa attracts more US buyers during pandemic

Published 2020년 7월 14일

Tridge summary

The article highlights the demand for quinoa and other Peruvian superfoods, including sacha inchi and maca, during the virtual Superfoods Matchmaking event. The event saw participation from 10 exporters from Lima and Ayacucho and 14 US buyers, resulting in 57 business appointments and expected commitments of $1.5 million. The trend towards healthy food products continues to be strong, with buyers showing interest and requesting more information and samples.
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Quinoa was the most demanded product by US buyers in Superfoods Matchmaking, a virtual business round of the functional food line, reported the Peruvian Promotion Commission for Export and Tourism (Promperú). It should be noted that quinoa is an Andean grain with multiple health benefits. In this activity, 10 exporters from Lima and Ayacucho participated, who were going to attend the Expo West fair in Anaheim (California) and which was canceled due to the coronavirus or covid-19 situation. These exporters held 57 business appointments with 14 buyers from California, Florida and New Jersey (United States). In addition to Andean grains, other products that showed greater commercial opportunities (in such a virtual business event) were sacha inchi and maca. As a result of this virtual business roundtable, held between June 1 and 5, ...

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