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Sweet lucuma was known as the tree of life and was a symbol of fertility for the Incas. It has many amazing health properties.

“We don't live where the corn grows, but instead we live up here with our alpacas and llamas,” says alpaca breeder, Guadalupe Calachua.

The harsh, seemingly inhospitable regions of the high Andes are full of glorious gifts to the world, and maca, a root vegetable in the mustard family, is among them.

Inspirall, is a brand that produces spirulina, which is a cyanobacteria and microalgae that is one of the most nutritious foods on the planet.

Quinoa is a modern-day superfood and a part of Andean indigenous culture, where it has a deep history rooted across the Andes.

Peruvian-inspired and Panama based superfoods brand, Pachamama Qampac sees food as a medium for an awakening of consciousness, and this is what they aim to offer, consciousness through food.

Forming a farmers’ cooperative was the best strategy imaginable for producers in Andahuaylas, Peru. And so, the Cooperativa Agroindustrial Machupicchu was born.

Investing in organic and fair trade certifications has played a huge role in the success of co-ops like the Cooperativa Agroindustrial Machupicchu in Andahuaylas, Peru.

Women are an important part of business, not only because they represent 50% of consumers, but also because they bring different tastes, needs, values, and desires to the market.