Producers from Ucayali Export 175 Tons of Cocoa to Italy, Netherlands, and United States

The Peruvian Amazon is showing concrete signs of adaptation to new international trade standards. The Caniari Amazónica Ecological Agricultural Cooperative (CAECAM), located in Ucayali, completed the export of 175 tons of organic cocoa to Italy, the Netherlands, and the United States, proactively aligning with the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which will enter into force on December 30, 2025. The shipment responds to a commercial agreement for 600 tons to be fulfilled by the end of 2025 and marks a significant step for small producers in the region who seek to insert themselves into markets that demand traceability, sustainable practices, and deforestation-free supply chains. This progress has been possible thanks to the technical-commercial support of the Ministry of Agrarian and Irrigation Development (Midagri), through Agromercado, which provided assistance in adapting to international requirements and facilitated articulation with purchasing companies such as ...