Peruvian quinoa attracts more US buyers during pandemic

Published Jul 15, 2020

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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).

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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, commitments of $ 1.5 million are expected. The ...

Source: Logisctica 360

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