A world leader in organic exports
Peru ranks among the very top exporters of certified organic coffee. A production base of smallholders and cooperatives, never dependent on synthetic fertilizer or pesticides, proved naturally compatible with organic farming. Farms deep in the Andes, far from road infrastructure, kept their traditional methods — which in turn eased the path to organic certification. Often paired with fair trade, Peru is a key source for the market that wants coffee mindful of both environment and grower.