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Peruvian superfoods will be a major focus of the country’s pavilion at Gulfood 2018 as export demand to the UAE continues to grow.
Among the superfoods most in demand in 2017 were avocados, quinoa, chia seeds, pomegranates, cocoa nibs and berries. Other top performing products included grapes, asparagus, mangoes, organic bananas, jalapeños, coffee, chilies, and pulses.
“The UAE currently ranks 17th in total global Peruvian exports. We saw a 38% increase in total exports in January to November 2017 when compared to the same period in 2016. Our non-traditional exports to the UAE, which include superfoods, have grown by 69% during that time.
“Agricultural exports were among our best performing sectors in 2017, not partly due to healthy eating trend, but also because of growing global recognition of Peru as a center of gastron- omy,†said Alvaro Silva-Santisteban F, Director of Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism of Peru, through its representation based in the UAE. Peru is one of the most biodiverse countries on the planet, boasting 28 of 32 of the world’s climates.