Peru: Shipments of Andean grains to the world exceeded US$ 43 million

Shipments of Andean grains to the world totaled US$ 43 million 467 thousand in the first four months of 2024, reflecting a growth of 42.1% compared to the same period last year (US$ 30 million 597 thousand), reported the Agroexport Management of the Association of Exporters (ADEX). Within the framework of the commemoration of the National Andean Grains Day – celebrated every June 30 –, the union's Agroexports manager, Claudia Solano Oré, highlighted the good performance of these superfoods and their importance in nutrition since they offer various health benefits. Along these lines, he emphasized the need to promote strategic actions that strengthen this chain, allow new markets to be identified and updated information is provided about traceability, safety, health, innovation, genetics, markets, competitiveness and other aspects. “Within the framework of the Expo Perú Los Andes, ADEX will organize the IV International Andean Grains Convention on July 25 and 26, at the Ayacucho ...