These associations, made up of 18 indigenous communities, produce natural products such as oils, dehydrated pulp, aguaje and ungurahui popsicles, cocoa paste and nibs, which are marketed nationally. To promote new markets and the consolidation of sustainable bioeconomy models, Profonanpe, Peru's environmental fund, promotes this training that will enable them to improve their processes from collection to processing and marketing.
“This process marks a fundamental step towards the professionalization and scaling up of our Amazonian bio-businesses. We are committed to quality standards that ensure safe, competitive and high value-added products”, said Patricia Balbuena, Director of the Amazon Biobusiness Incubation Program.
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Training includes water control, hygienic management, quality control, plant management and sanitation, traceability and capacity building. The objective is to provide producer associations with standardized tools and procedures that will enable them to obtain GMP certification in order to facilitate access to new markets and increase the value of their products, among others.
These trainings are developed under a participatory and intercultural approach, integrating technical knowledge and local productive practices. With this initiative, Profonananpe reaffirms its commitment to sustainable development, economic inclusion and the revaluation of the Amazon's potential through responsible and competitive value chains.
