With eighty-four life zones and twenty-eight different types of weather, Peru is ranked among the ten most biodiverse countries in the world. This special feature allows the presence of a vast variety of natural products. And starting back ten thousand years ago, we Peruvians have been gaining knowledge on the uses and properties of native plant species.
Consequently, Peru maintains a registry of the uses of more than four-thousand plants and is regarded as the number one country on the list of traditional medicine knowledge.
Peruvian cuisine has been using many of these products as ingredients and that is one of the strongest reasons for our rich gastronomic tradition. Renowned tourist and media institutions such as the World Travel Awards and The Food Channel have already recognized Peru as the best gastronomic destination in the world.
Nowadays, the international market is demanding new foods, flavors and packaging. The latest trends are focusing on healthy nutritious foods, giving rise to new business opportunities for organic products, nutraceuticals and gourmet ingredients.