French Cooperation has been key in the development of Peruvian cocoa and chocolate.

The Peruvian cocoa and chocolate industry has seen significant growth, thanks to the support of French Cooperation, as reported by Santiago Paz, the export manager of the Norandino Cooperative. This support has aided small producers and cooperatives in enhancing the productivity and quality of cocoa, making Peruvian producers more competitive internationally. French Cooperation's efforts have also been pivotal in establishing and reinforcing the Peruvian Association of Cocoa Producers (APP Cacao), and in bolstering the production capacity of cooperatives like Norandino, helping them obtain international certifications. This has further solidified Peru's status as a premium cocoa producer. Additionally, the creation of the Peruvian Chocolate Salon has fortified Peru's relations with the Paris Chocolate Salon, fostering commercial and technological exchanges with the French chocolate industry. The results include a notable improvement in the quality of Peruvian cocoa and the capability of Peruvian chocolate companies to produce high-end chocolates, competing with European standards. This growth not only strengthens the cocoa value chain but also enhances the quality of life of producers, positioning Peru as a leading nation in the production of high-quality cocoa and chocolate.

(Agraria.pe) Several forces have come together to create an important industry like the Peruvian cocoa and chocolate industry, which is increasingly gaining ground in international markets. One of these forces has been French Cooperation, a key element in strengthening the cocoa sector by promoting the development of small producers, cooperatives, and the national chocolate industry. This is the opinion of Santiago Paz, export manager at the Norandino Cooperative, who notes that with this foundation, farmers have been able to improve the productivity and quality of their cocoa, making domestic producers competitive in foreign markets. "One of its greatest contributions has been its support for the creation and consolidation of the Peruvian Association of Cocoa Producers (APP Cacao), an organization that has allowed small producers to access better commercial opportunities and improve the quality of their cocoa," he maintains. He also notes that French cooperation has worked with ...