Latin America Home to 400,000 Organic Farmers, But Faces Export Challenges
Latin America has become a major supplier of organic products globally, yet it still faces hurdles before it can firmly establish itself as an international organic export powerhouse. This insight comes from Juan Carlos Ramírez, president of the Board of the Inter-American Commission on Organic Agriculture (CIAO). At the commission’s recent eighth assembly in Argentina, […]
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 […]
Qoperfina®: Copper, Cotton and Alpaca Textiles with Antiviral Power
A study published by The New England Journal of Medicine tested the viability of SARS-CoV-2 on various surfaces. It found that while the virus remained active for up to 72 hours on plastic and stainless steel, and for 24 hours on cardboard, it survived only four hours on copper—highlighting copper’s powerful antiviral properties. For over […]
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 […]