Newsletter February 2008

Peruvian President, Alan Garcia, has initiated a social program called Sierra Exportadora aimed at helping those who live in the highlands to generate income by exporting their goods. Blueberries have been recognized by the international scientific community for their extremely high antioxidant content per serving in comparison with more than 20 other fruits. Valued for its nutritional content, blueberries yield high profits due to the high prices they can be sold at.

Sierra Exportadora has reached an agreement with one of the world’s largest berry producers to cultivate five different varieties of blueberries to be exported around the world. The growing of blueberries, it is hoped, will provide many opportunities for Peruvian farmers in the highlands to earn greater incomes.

Source: coha.org

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