Peruvian cocoa will show off against world chocolate giant

In this new edition of the Cocoa and Chocolate Fair, we expect over 25,000 visitors and 200 exhibition stands.

Luxury chocolate! From July 18 to 21, Peru is gearing up for the arrival of the Swiss delegation for the latest edition of the International Cocoa and Chocolate Fair 2024. The event will take place at the Lima Convention Center, and Ucayali has proudly taken its place as the first region to join the organizing committee for this significant occasion.

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Switzerland tops the charts for chocolate consumption per person, with 11 kilos per year. Interestingly, this country aims to make all its cocoa imports sustainable by 2030.

However, in the last five years, Peruvian exports of cocoa and its products to the European country have tripled, reaching over USD 12 million by 2023. In this regard, it is also expected to promote Swiss imports of fine cocoa with Peruvian aroma.

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Given its profound social and environmental implications, the cocoa production chain holds significant importance in Peru. Around 78,000 producers rely on this crop, which is currently witnessing high demand in the global market.

This year's Cocoa and Chocolate Fair will be even more exciting with the addition of a brand-new National Ice Cream and Pastry Contest. For the second year running, this event will be held in partnership with the Salon du Chocolat, the industry's renowned annual trade fair.

More than 25 thousand visitors are expected, including technology suppliers, buyers, and delegations from the most representative entities of the chocolate sector.

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