ají, Amazon, amazonia, Conservation, Economic Development, Export, Gastronomy, Peru, reforestación, Reforestation, Sustainable gastronomy
Can a tiny hot pepper help save the Amazon?
By Virginia Cross A traditional chilli pepper found on tables across the Peruvian Amazon is on its way to the U.K, thanks to the English non-profit Plant Your Future. Spicing
By Gabriela Albuja At Canopy Bridge we know that meeting suppliers in the field makes a big difference for companies looking to source sustainable, natural products. To help
By: Gabriela Albuja Mery Santos, a passionate, energetic, and successful business woman, is a vivid example of a life dedicated to making a difference. Originally from Venezuela, her
Amazon, Conservation, indigenous enterprises, Latin America, sustainable business, sustainable markets
Indigenous Enterprises Can Contribute to the Protection of Millions of Hectares of Amazon Rainforest
Versión en español aquí Versão em português aqui Article by: Jacob Olander, Gabriela Albuja, Kevin Moull, Chris Meyer, Juliana Splendore and Karina Bautista Introduction When properly supported, indigenous
aceites esenciales, amazonia, castaña amazónica, cosméticos sostenibles, Emprendimiento, Peru
Rienda suelta al potencial de los cosméticos de aceite de castaña amazónica: percepciones desde el Perú
La alternativa amazónica al aceite de argan que mantiene al bosque en pie y a las comunidades ganando “Es suave sobre la piel y el cabello, y debido a sus
Blog, Brazil nut, Essential oils, Peru, sustainable cosmetics
Unleashing the potential of Brazil nut oil cosmetics: Insights from Peru
The Amazonian alternative to argan oil that keeps forests standing, and communities earning By Agustín Nervi “It is gentle on the skin and hair, and its varied uses make it
Amazon, Blog, Coffee, Colombia, ecotourism, indigenous enterprises, sustainable cosmetics
A look into the diverse indigenous enterprises working in Colombia’s tropical forests
This article by Chris Meyer was originally published by the Environmental Defense Fund Amazon indigenous communities have made huge strides in the last two decades to secure legal
Blog, Brazilian biodiversity, Conservation, native species, Sustainable gastronomy
Eating Brazilian Biodiversity – The Right Way
By Gabriela Albuja and Jacob Olander Jabuticaba, camu-camu, and mangaba are native Brazilian fruits with at least three times the Vitamin C found in exotic species like oranges, bananas
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Direct Trade Travel Grants For Businesses That Benefit Tropical Forests and Communities in Latin America
Environmental Defense Fund – Forest Trends – Canopy Bridge – EcoDecision Accelerating Inclusion and Mitigating Emissions Program International trade in responsibly-sourced natural products can contribute to protecting tropical forests
aceites esenciales, Blog, Essential oils, Peru, reforestación, Reforestation
Camino Verde: el lado luminoso de la fuerza del mercado
By Iván Ulchur-Rota Conocí a Robin Van Loon por Skype después de algunos intentos por conversar. Yo vivo en Quito, él estaba en Uganda y las diferencias horarias dificultaban
Amazon, Blog, Conservation, macambo, seeds, Sustainable gastronomy
Macambo – A Rainforest Superfood to Watch
By Jacob Olander Chocolate may be heavenly, but macambo seeds – from a cousin of the cacao tree – may be the most exciting rainforest superfood that you’ve never
Blog, Certifications, organic agriculture, Sustainability standards, sustainable markets, Uncategorized
Covering More Ground: The State of Sustainable Markets 2017
By Gabriela Albuja As global consumption of goods increases so does the demand for products that meet standards for sustainability. In fact, the market for certified products is growing