Peruvian cocoa sector showed enormous resilience during the pandemic

Published 2021년 10월 1일

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Despite the challenges of Covid-19, the Peruvian cocoa sector has shown resilience and adaptability, with small producers quickly responding to production, processing, and marketing activities. In 2020, the sector exported 80,804 tons of cocoa, earning US $ 279 million, with the Netherlands being the main importer of cocoa beans. The sector plays a crucial role in the economic reactivation of the country, benefiting over 90,000 families and about 450,000 people indirectly. Cocoa production in Peru is sustainable and focuses on zero deforestation, gender equality, and decent income, in line with the National Cocoa Development Plan. The sector plans to meet international market demands by continuing to develop production chains and complying with new standards. The 'Day of Peruvian Cocoa and Chocolate' is celebrated to highlight the work of producers and the unique characteristics of Peruvian cocoa.

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(Agraria.pe) The president of the Peruvian Association of Cocoa Producers (APPCacao), Elías Cruz Godos, pointed out that despite the difficulties presented by Covid-19, the Peruvian cocoa sector showed an enormous resilience capacity of small producers who have been able to adapt to the new conditions and have the ability to respond quickly to follow the production, processing and marketing activities of cocoa. He indicated that according to official 2020 figures, 80,804 tons of cocoa have been exported for US $ 279 million, the Netherlands being the main destination for cocoa beans, which acquired 20% of the total, while cocoa derivatives ( butter, powder, pasta, and chocolate) went mainly to the United States. Elías Cruz stressed that cocoa production in Peru is under conditions of sustainability, zero deforestation, a gender focus, decent income, aspects that are included in the National Cocoa Development Plan by 2030. Cocoa and chocolate play an important role in the economic ...

Source: Agraria