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US Chocolate Made with Peruvian Cocoa Wins Awards

Peruvian Chocolate

While at the SCAA trade show recently, we sampled some exquisite chocolate from Theo Chocolate. While reading and translating news from Peru, I came across an article that talks about Theo Chocolate & their award winning chocolate made with Peruvian cocoa.

This year they won two more awards – Best New Product & Peoples Choice. What’s even more interesting is what I found out about the company…

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El Niño Phenomenon Won’t Affect Organic Banana Crops, Flooding in Iquitos

 

While climate change hasn’t had an effect on many of the higher altitude banana growers in Peru, the torrential rains in other parts of the country have damaged many roads & flooded rivers, which can make transporting crops difficult.

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Peru Ranked Third for Adventure Tourism, Here’s Why

Although tourists who have visited Peru find it to be quite an adventure in and of itself, for the truly adventurous, more are discovering Peru as a “go to” destination for thrills ranging from Para-sailing & surfing to Canopy and remote hikes on the Inca Trail. Check it out…

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Peru dominates quinoa, organic banana, and fresh asparagus markets

As California faces historic drought, the US may have to rely on others for the produce that we take for granted. One potential supplier is Peru. Blessed with an abundance of rich topsoil & ample food stocks, Peru may continue to grow as a popular source of everything from avocados to quinoa.

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Donations for Chosica have reached 8 tons of products

 

More than a week after landslides in Chosica left disastrous effects, Lima and other parts of Peru continue to show support by way of donations.

The official news portal of the Municipality of Miraflores reported that up until yesterday, neighbors and the organization Cáritas Lima had collected a total of 8 tons of products for the Chosica cause.

 

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