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Peruvian association specialized in the production and commercialization of Peruvian cocoa beans seeks European agents

Country of origin:
Country: 
PERU
Opportunity:
External Id: 
BOPE20200907001
Published
07/09/2020
Last update
26/03/2021
Expiration date
27/03/2022

Keywords

Partner keyword: 
Other consumer products
Manufacture of cocoa, chocolate and sugar confectionery
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Summary

Summary: 
A Peruvian association is specialized in the cultivation, production and commercialization in high volumes of organic, certified fair trade cocoa beans. On behalf of their farmer members, they are looking to expand on international markets and seek commercial agency agreements.

Description

Description: 

The Peruvian association was founded in 2014 by six cooperatives located in Tocache, San Martin region and the paradise center, Huánuco region in the Peruvian Amazon, which group more than 1000 families producing cocoa beans. Moreover, the products have certifications that guarantee the high quality, besides the well-being and health.

The association is committed to improving the quality of life of their partners through their services, capacity developing and continuous improvement. The association is selling high quality cocoa certified fair trade, organic, also has the UTZ Certified and Rainforest Alliance seals. It means consumers can be sure that UTZ certified products have been sourced in a way that is better for producers and the environment.

They are looking for European agents who are interested in working with certified products, and who have networks within the industry (chocolate manufacturers, department stores, specialized shops, convenience stores, and others).

Advantages & innovations

Cooperation plus value: 
The association works with more than 1,000 cocoa producer families, working under the principles of sustainable agriculture standards (UTZ), Organic and Fair Trade (FLOCert). They have experience exporting to different international markets of the European Union such as: Belgium, Italy and Germany. Offering high quality cocoa beans, achieving self-sustainability and profitability, with integrated partners and committed to the socioeconomic development of cocoa families. Moreover, the association implements a rigorous process of control from production to exportable product. The association has strategic alliances with the Cocoa Alliance Peru and USAID (United States Agency for International Development), so that they are competitive for excellence in quality and control.

Stage of development

Cooperation stage dev stage: 
Already on the market

Partner sought

Cooperation area: 
Peruvian association is looking for European agents who are interested in working with certified products, and who have networks within the industry such as chocolate manufacturers, department stores, specialized shops, convenience stores, and others.

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