Trade in quinoa, the traditional Andean cereal loved by ethical foodies, has been accused of driving poverty in the region. In 2013, a Guardian article argued that rising prices, driven by western demand for the “super grain”, meant poor people in the region could no longer afford to buy quinoa and that trade was “driving poverty” and putting food security at risk. However, a new study published in May by the International Trade Centre (ITC),…
Quinoa isn't a threat to food security. It's improving Peruvian farmers' lives
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