El macambo no se cultiva intensamente, pero es parte de muchas fincas en la selva tropical del Ecuador. Sólo cantidades limitadas llegan al mercado. Disponible ya la Cosecha 2020! #delaselvaalamesa #conservacion #amazonia
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Este producto es sencillamente delicioso. Macambo, la nuez de un cacao silvestre que crece en la Amazonía. He visto que viene con sal marina o bañado en chocolate.
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Del 20 al 24 de este mes, se desarrolla en Turín el evento Terra Madre, donde se destaca la feria de exhibición de productos sostenibles en la que pequeños agricultores dan a conocer sus productos y culturas
salonedelgusto.com/en/
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Muru inchi is a peanut variety grown in the central-southern Ecuadorian Amazon with beautiful purple stripes when dried and roasted. @runafoundation works with farmers to grow muru inchi and access local and international markets.
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Cumari will be back in Colorado showcasing the incredible potential of the Amazon rainforest at the Denver Food+Wine Festival. Pedro Miguel Schiaffino, of will be collaborating in a rainforest-to-table dinner.
denverfoodandwine.com/events/dinner-
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Indigenous seed cultivation and economic opportunities may be the key to reforestation efforts in the Brazilian Amazon, says a new article in The Conversation
theconversation.com/how-brazil-can
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Learn how Aji Negro, a nearly forgotten recipe of fermented yuca sauce found throughout the upper Amazon, has changed the economy of an indigenous community in Peru.
newworlder.com/off-the-table/
Coffee produced by the Brazilian indigenous group Suruí is now available from the Swiss roastery Rast Kaffee, thanks to an innovative online coffee marketplace connecting top-notch producers and roasters.
dailycoffeenews.com/2018/07/02/ama
Yanomami Mushrooms- a mix of 15 species resulting from the deep ecological knowledge, forest management, and traditional farming systems of the Yanomami people- are now available in U.S. and international markets
culinarycultureconnections.com/blogs/producer
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Canopy Bridge producer Bakáu: El Mejor Chocolate Del Mejor Cacao works in four regions of Peru to produce single origin chocolates. Check out their profile here:
canopybridge.com/members/global
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Today we would like to highlight one of our sustainable producers on Canopy Bridge's platform: Wiñak, an association of Kichwa indigenous farmers in the Ecuadorian rainforest.
canopybridge.com/members/fredys
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Pimenta Baniwa, a blend of dozens of pepper varieties, helps Baniwa communities resist threats and pressures on their land. Available for purchase at culinarycultureconnections.com/products/pimen
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Find out about a new product with great culinary potential and ecological significance: the motacú palm of the Bolivian Amazon.
Via
newworlder.com/article/18923/
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A few years ago some of us had the chance to visit this maloka near Leticia, Colombia, where we learned about indigenous gastronomy and culture. Sadly, it burnt so the community is trying to rebuild it. You can also help: tinyurl.com/cumari2018
goo.gl/Wq5KT7
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Today we would like to highlight one of our sustainable producers: Appalar, which unites 64 families in the Yanesha Communal Reserve who produce high quality cocoa and achiote:
canopybridge.com/members/appala
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Peruvian company @Shiwi_Peru has redesigned its brand, it looks amazing! Their natural products sourced directly from sustainable producers help conserve the Amazon. Find them in our website: canopybridge.com/members/shiwi-
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Con 20% de proteína, las semillas de macambo son una excelente opción para vegetarianos. Encuéntralas en todos los locales de
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Do you want to learn more about sustainability standards?
Then join ITC in their online and FREE course this coming Monday July 9th!
learning.intracen.org/course/info.ph
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Pimenta baniwa is produced by women farmers who harvest more than 70 varieties of Amazonian pepper in northern Brazil. Find out about their history and traditions in this article. goo.gl/j6Aw2k
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Excited to kick off a collaboration with and Cefa at this gathering in New York. We’ll be working together to connect Ecuadorian cacao farmers with chocolate makers.
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Together with we organized a social marketing course that resulted in a campaign to promote agroforestry systems in the Ecuadorian Amazon. Find the details here:
canopybridge.com/publications/b
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Do you love coffee,chocolate, and the Amazon? Then you can not miss this new chocolate bar from Nakau with Cafe Apuí.
Your purchase helps promote conservation and sustainable livelihoods in the Brazilian Amazon. Vía
idesam.org/nova-linha-de-
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New set of studies emphasize the advantage of a landscape approach to doing business related to agriculture. Via @IDH_buzz
idhsustainabletrade.com/news/case-stud
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Macambo seeds are 20% protein! Take them along to your trips and adventures. Find them in Quito in
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Today is #SustainableGastronomy day and we would like to celebrate by sharing the recent news of our course on social marketing, where multiple actors join efforts to promote a better food system.
canopybridge.com/wp-content/upl
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Gathering of fine chocolate professionals soon to take place!
is organizing a summer event with workshops and exhibitions in New York City. Don´t miss it!
finechocolateindustry.org/Summer2018Event
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Today is #WorldEnvironmentDay ! We celebrate it by emphasizing the importance of sustainable production and the vital role of responsible consumption.
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Nuestras semillas de macambo ya están a la venta. Encuéntralas en El Español - local Cumbayá
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#Único, una iniciativa que atrae a la prensa japonesa. Estamos compartiendo con periodistas de junto con y
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Amazonian institution has launched Café Apuí, a high-quality coffee that comes from agroforestry systems representing an alternative to depredatory practices in the Brazilian Amazon.
idesam.org/idesam-leva-ca
At Canopy Bridge we help make connections and create markets for sustainable, natural products. One of our favorite products is tucupí or ají negro.
Via
newworlder.com/article/18276/
canopybridge.com/the-fierce-roo
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Our May newsletter is out!
Find out about our latest events, sourcing trips to Latin America, research on business and conservation and new sustainable products!
mailchi.mp/3109824c06d0/e
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How to keep forests standing while generating income for local populations? New UN guidelines aim to shed light on this question.
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news.un.org/en/story/2018/
Private, public and third sector collaboration has helped Arhuacos in Colombia sell their cacao beans at twice the market price to Dutch chocolate maker Original Beans, while conserving the forest.
goo.gl/5wno6c
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We want to thank all those who participated in our tasting session of macambo seeds today. With your help we will continue developing sustainable forest products!
Norbert Murgeitio Michelle O. Fried Antonio A. Elise S. and Mariana Galarza
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Gratos de salir en Revista Líderes de por nuestra iniciativa que lleva productos amazónicos sostenibles a restaurantes de Quito. Agradecemos a nuestros aliados , y todos los restaurantes que apoyan nuestra causa.
revistalideres.ec/lideres/alimen
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We are looking for volunteers!
Don't miss the opportunity to work with a group of professionals in Quito, Ecuador who promote sustainable markets and innovative Amazonian products!
canopybridge.com/wp-content/upl
A new product has been launched!
Organically grown, ethically traded hot chilli sauce from the Amazon is now available in the UK
charapitachilli.com
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