The Best Tour Guide in the World Is Peruvian, And His Main Office Is Machu Picchu
Some life stories are inspiring. Others are transformational. Efraín Valles’ journey is both. A native of Cusco, Efraín is a passionate tour guide, dedicated marathoner, and self-taught polyglot, all driven by resilience and purpose. “The effort Efraín puts into his work is simply outstanding. It’s as if the gold medalist can do anything. Despite a […]
EC Suspends Control Union Organic License in 5 Countries
The European Commission has officially revoked the organic certification license of Control Union in five countries, citing concerns over inadequate oversight that may have enabled organic fraud. The suspension affects Control Union’s authority to certify organic products in Russia, Turkey, Moldova, Kazakhstan, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Control Union is one of the largest […]
WFTO Summit Highlights: Fair Trade and Naturally Dyed Cotton
From September 16 to 19, the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO) held its global summit in Lima, Peru. Gathering more than 400 attendees from 76 countries, the event included fair trade buyers, NGO representatives, government officials, and leaders from international agencies like Simel Esim of the International Labour Organization and Isabel Durant of the United […]
Pima Cotton (IPA 59) Trial: A Historic Organic Harvest
In a landmark event for sustainable cotton cultivation, Dr. Juan Lazo, director of the Instituto Peruano del Algodón (IPA), visited the first experimental organic cotton field of the Pima IPA 59 variety. This innovative trial took place on the Hilbck family’s farm in Alto Piura and marked the world’s first cultivation of this promising variety […]
Peru’s Potential as a Hub for Organic Apparel
The Peruvian Trade Office in Los Angeles has highlighted the country’s strong potential to emerge as a key center for organic garment production—a move that could significantly benefit exporters aiming to stand out with innovative, sustainable offerings. By developing collections made from certified organic cotton or blending it with premium Pima cotton, Peruvian producers could […]