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Latest News in Peru / Archive for Food
Food | 4 July, 2009 [ 13:32 ]
"Seven Gastronomic Wonders of Peru" Final on July 26th
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
The Seven Gastronomic Wonders of Peru Contest Final will take place on July 26th at the Real Felipe Fortress, with a gastronomic festival.
People will be able to enjoy dishes prepared by chefs like Jacques Benoit (Thunderbird Las Américas), Reto Steinemann (Swissotel), Teddy Bouroncle (Casa Andina), Adolfo Perret (Punta Sal), José Montes (Sheraton Lima Hotel) and Felix Picasso (JW Marriott Lima), among others.
The tickets will cost 50 soles adults, 30 soles students, and 20 soles children, and include the right to eat from all the dishes.
The raised money will be used to improve the quality of life for children living in Quiulacoccha, Champamarca, Paragsha and Yanacancha, towns located in Cerro de Pasco.
In the meantime, voting online continues in the contest's website.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
Isabel Guerra
The Seven Gastronomic Wonders of Peru Contest Final will take place on July 26th at the Real Felipe Fortress, with a gastronomic festival. People will be able to enjoy dishes prepared by chefs like Jacques Benoit (Thunderbird Las Américas), Reto Steinemann (Swissotel), Teddy Bouroncle (Casa Andina), Adolfo Perret (Punta Sal), José Montes (Sheraton Lima Hotel) and Felix Picasso (JW Marriott Lima), among others.
The tickets will cost 50 soles adults, 30 soles students, and 20 soles children, and include the right to eat from all the dishes.
The raised money will be used to improve the quality of life for children living in Quiulacoccha, Champamarca, Paragsha and Yanacancha, towns located in Cerro de Pasco.
In the meantime, voting online continues in the contest's website.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
Food | 2 July, 2009 [ 15:40 ]
Demand for 5-fork restaurants remains stable in Peru
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
The Peruvian Gastronomy Association (Apega) said that the international crisis has not affected consumers flow to 5-fork restaurants in Peru.
“This is because for Peruvians cuisine represents a shelter, and the budget destined for this sector never changes,” Apega states.
Apega's president, Gaston Acurio, said that the demand for restaurants of all kinds (including 5-fork ones) is registering stable levels.
“We are not registering increases, but neither a considerable drop,” he said.
With regard to the average ticket, he said that Peru is the cheapest place on earth when eating in 5-fork restaurants.
For example, a high cuisine ticket worldwide costs US$ 250, while in Peru is US$ 40. For casual cuisine (including Cebiche or Chinese food) the ticket costs US$ 20,” he added.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com
Isabel Guerra
The Peruvian Gastronomy Association (Apega) said that the international crisis has not affected consumers flow to 5-fork restaurants in Peru. “This is because for Peruvians cuisine represents a shelter, and the budget destined for this sector never changes,” Apega states.
Apega's president, Gaston Acurio, said that the demand for restaurants of all kinds (including 5-fork ones) is registering stable levels.
“We are not registering increases, but neither a considerable drop,” he said.
With regard to the average ticket, he said that Peru is the cheapest place on earth when eating in 5-fork restaurants.
For example, a high cuisine ticket worldwide costs US$ 250, while in Peru is US$ 40. For casual cuisine (including Cebiche or Chinese food) the ticket costs US$ 20,” he added.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com
Food | 1 July, 2009 [ 19:12 ]
Book by Peru's Gastón Acurio awarded as "Best Gastronomic Book"
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
The book “Gastón Acurio, 500 years of fusion,” written by the renowned Peruvian cook and edited by El Comercio, was awarded as the best gastronomic book, during the ceremony of the Gourmand Cookbook Awards, the most important in the culinary industry.
The book is organized in three sections: 1) The Tradition, which reviews and summarizes the history of several regional cuisines (including Japanese and Chinese influences); 2) The Products, featuring our typical fresh products, specially the flagship ones; and 3) The Outcome, which would be Acurio's creative gastronomic proposals.
Another four Peruvian books were distinguished; Lima, 40 restaurantes, (“Forty Restaurants”) by Corporación Wong, credited as the best restaurant guide; Cusco, El Imperio de la Cocina (“Cusco, The Empire of the kitchen”), by Rosario Olivas-Weston, awarded as the best book in culinary history; Papa peruana, historia y recetas ("Peruvian Potato, History and Recipes"), by San Martín University, was awarded as the best translated book.
In addition, Chicha Peruana, Una Bebida Una Cultura, ("Peruvian Chicha, a drink, a culture") by Rafo León, won in the category for Best Book on History of Drinks.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
Isabel Guerra
The book “Gastón Acurio, 500 years of fusion,” written by the renowned Peruvian cook and edited by El Comercio, was awarded as the best gastronomic book, during the ceremony of the Gourmand Cookbook Awards, the most important in the culinary industry. The book is organized in three sections: 1) The Tradition, which reviews and summarizes the history of several regional cuisines (including Japanese and Chinese influences); 2) The Products, featuring our typical fresh products, specially the flagship ones; and 3) The Outcome, which would be Acurio's creative gastronomic proposals.
Another four Peruvian books were distinguished; Lima, 40 restaurantes, (“Forty Restaurants”) by Corporación Wong, credited as the best restaurant guide; Cusco, El Imperio de la Cocina (“Cusco, The Empire of the kitchen”), by Rosario Olivas-Weston, awarded as the best book in culinary history; Papa peruana, historia y recetas ("Peruvian Potato, History and Recipes"), by San Martín University, was awarded as the best translated book.
In addition, Chicha Peruana, Una Bebida Una Cultura, ("Peruvian Chicha, a drink, a culture") by Rafo León, won in the category for Best Book on History of Drinks.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
Food | 30 June, 2009 [ 10:18 ]
Peru's bananas exports rose 28 percent
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
According to the Peruvian Exporters’ Association (Adex), Peru's banana exports rose 28% between January and May 2009, amounting US $23.56 million dollars to 12 destinations.
The main exports was "Fresh Cavendish Valery Bananas," totaling US $23.37 million dollars, which concentrated 99% of the total.
The two main destinations were the Netherlands, (54%, percent) and the United States (23%). The main Peruvian banana producers are Loreto, San Martin, Ucayali, Piura Junin, Pasco, Amazonas and Tumbes regions.
The main exporting companies are Corporación Peruana de Desarrollo Bananera, Bio Costa, Biorgánika , Inkabanana, Pronatur , Organia and the Small Producers of Organic Banana's Piura Central, among others.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com
Isabel Guerra
According to the Peruvian Exporters’ Association (Adex), Peru's banana exports rose 28% between January and May 2009, amounting US $23.56 million dollars to 12 destinations. The main exports was "Fresh Cavendish Valery Bananas," totaling US $23.37 million dollars, which concentrated 99% of the total.
The two main destinations were the Netherlands, (54%, percent) and the United States (23%). The main Peruvian banana producers are Loreto, San Martin, Ucayali, Piura Junin, Pasco, Amazonas and Tumbes regions.
The main exporting companies are Corporación Peruana de Desarrollo Bananera, Bio Costa, Biorgánika , Inkabanana, Pronatur , Organia and the Small Producers of Organic Banana's Piura Central, among others.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com
Food | 25 June, 2009 [ 20:19 ]
Peru: each Limean eats 58kg of chicken per year
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
Chicken production has grown at an average annual rate of almost 11% in recent years, according to Pedro Mitma, President of the Peruvian Poultry Association (APA).
The poultry sector accounts for 21% of the value of agricultural production and 51% of the value of livestock production in Peru.
Mitma explained that the annual consumption per capita of chicken has risen to 58 kilos in Lima, and to 28 in the national average.
He also noted that chicken retains the best quality-price ratio for the Peruvian housewife's budget, and has consolidated as the primary source of animal protein in the Peruvian population.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
Isabel Guerra
Chicken production has grown at an average annual rate of almost 11% in recent years, according to Pedro Mitma, President of the Peruvian Poultry Association (APA). The poultry sector accounts for 21% of the value of agricultural production and 51% of the value of livestock production in Peru.
Mitma explained that the annual consumption per capita of chicken has risen to 58 kilos in Lima, and to 28 in the national average.
He also noted that chicken retains the best quality-price ratio for the Peruvian housewife's budget, and has consolidated as the primary source of animal protein in the Peruvian population.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
Food | 25 June, 2009 [ 15:45 ]
Peru's Pisco Sour included in "Elle" magazine ranking
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
Peruvian cocktail Pisco Sour has been included in an exclusive products’ list published by the Taiwanese edition of fashion magazine Elle.
Pisco sour, made of Peruvian pisco (grape liquor) combined with lime juice, egg whites and sugar, ranks 18th in a 30-item list of products that are “in” fashion, a list that also includes Givenchy cosmetics, Versace and Gucci accessories, as well as the Prada smartphone.
"This ranking shows that our flagship product is well positioned in premium segments, characterized by their high purchasing power," said José Luis Chicoma, Peru’s Export and Tourism Promotion Board (PromPerú) official.
"Our pisco sour is now regarded as a sophisticated and cosmopolitan cocktail," he added.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com
Isabel Guerra
Peruvian cocktail Pisco Sour has been included in an exclusive products’ list published by the Taiwanese edition of fashion magazine Elle. Pisco sour, made of Peruvian pisco (grape liquor) combined with lime juice, egg whites and sugar, ranks 18th in a 30-item list of products that are “in” fashion, a list that also includes Givenchy cosmetics, Versace and Gucci accessories, as well as the Prada smartphone.
"This ranking shows that our flagship product is well positioned in premium segments, characterized by their high purchasing power," said José Luis Chicoma, Peru’s Export and Tourism Promotion Board (PromPerú) official.
"Our pisco sour is now regarded as a sophisticated and cosmopolitan cocktail," he added.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com
Food | 22 June, 2009 [ 21:43 ]
Peru to celebrate the National Cebiche Day
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
Peruvians will celebrate their National Cebiche Day for the second time on Sunday, June 28th, with culinary festivals and traditional music performances in Callao, Lima and Huancayo.
On Saturday, June 27th, authorities in Callao province will host a food festival offering 3,000 cebiche dishes at Santa Rosa Park in Chucuito, that will include dance and music performances by popular local artists.
The Limean district of Jesus Maria will host another cebiche contest on June 27th-28th at Los Proceres Park on Salaverry Avenue (15th block).
Huancayo (Central Peru) residents will prepare Peru's Largest Trout Cebiche at Huamanmarca Square, which will also have music, dancing and another attractions.
National Cebiche Day celebrations aim to promote cebiche as a Peruvian dish worldwide.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
Isabel Guerra
Peruvians will celebrate their National Cebiche Day for the second time on Sunday, June 28th, with culinary festivals and traditional music performances in Callao, Lima and Huancayo. On Saturday, June 27th, authorities in Callao province will host a food festival offering 3,000 cebiche dishes at Santa Rosa Park in Chucuito, that will include dance and music performances by popular local artists.
The Limean district of Jesus Maria will host another cebiche contest on June 27th-28th at Los Proceres Park on Salaverry Avenue (15th block).
Huancayo (Central Peru) residents will prepare Peru's Largest Trout Cebiche at Huamanmarca Square, which will also have music, dancing and another attractions.
National Cebiche Day celebrations aim to promote cebiche as a Peruvian dish worldwide.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
Food | 18 June, 2009 [ 08:39 ]
Peru to promote pisco in another markets
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
Peru's Export and Tourism Promotion Board (PromPeru) will promote Pisco denomination of origin at the 10th International Congress ASPI 2009 (organized by Sao Paulo’s Intellectual Property Association), from June 21st to 23rd.
The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur) said that PromPeru will exhibit the pisco and will also present a paper on Pisco denomination of origin, to promote it and to enhance its historical background.
In addition, PromPeru will also present the development level of its production and marketing, issues of importance for the country as Pisco is a flagship product.
PromPeru is in charge of promoting internal and receptive tourism, and of tourism promotion and exportation as well.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
Isabel Guerra
Peru's Export and Tourism Promotion Board (PromPeru) will promote Pisco denomination of origin at the 10th International Congress ASPI 2009 (organized by Sao Paulo’s Intellectual Property Association), from June 21st to 23rd. The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur) said that PromPeru will exhibit the pisco and will also present a paper on Pisco denomination of origin, to promote it and to enhance its historical background.
In addition, PromPeru will also present the development level of its production and marketing, issues of importance for the country as Pisco is a flagship product.
PromPeru is in charge of promoting internal and receptive tourism, and of tourism promotion and exportation as well.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
Food | 16 June, 2009 [ 12:56 ]
Peruvian gourmet food to be promoted in US fair
Andina
Peru's Export and Tourism Promotion Board (PromPeru) will promote the country's gourmet food exportable offer at the International Fair Summer Fancy Food Show, to be held from June 28th to 30th in New York (United States).
In this event, PromPeru will participate along with 13 national agro-export companies, which have long prepared for this fair.
Peru’s Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur) which have authorized PromPeru to attend this event, explained that Peru's participation is highly important since the Fancy Food Show is one of the most important fairs specialized in gourmet food.
The fair gathers restaurants, supermarkets and big stores chains, representing a great business opportunity for the participating Peruvian companies.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
Peru's Export and Tourism Promotion Board (PromPeru) will promote the country's gourmet food exportable offer at the International Fair Summer Fancy Food Show, to be held from June 28th to 30th in New York (United States). In this event, PromPeru will participate along with 13 national agro-export companies, which have long prepared for this fair.
Peru’s Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur) which have authorized PromPeru to attend this event, explained that Peru's participation is highly important since the Fancy Food Show is one of the most important fairs specialized in gourmet food.
The fair gathers restaurants, supermarkets and big stores chains, representing a great business opportunity for the participating Peruvian companies.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
Food | 12 June, 2009 [ 09:54 ]
Peruvians demand more premium cafes
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
Premium cafes are becoming each time more demanded by Peruvians.
"Premium cafes used to receive more tourists; nowadays, these places are becoming more and more frequented by locals, who want to try different and high quality products," said Alan Aurich, General Manager of Argentine Havanna Cafe.
The average amount spent in these cafes is 22 soles (7.50 dollars) per person.
Peru Food Service, Peruvian partner of the Argentine firm, has just inaugurated its third Havanna Café in Lima (in Larcomar Shopping Center), with an investment of US $200,000 dollars.
The other two Havanna Cafe restaurants are located in the Limean districts of San Isidro and Surco (Jockey Plaza Shopping Center).
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
Isabel Guerra
Premium cafes are becoming each time more demanded by Peruvians. "Premium cafes used to receive more tourists; nowadays, these places are becoming more and more frequented by locals, who want to try different and high quality products," said Alan Aurich, General Manager of Argentine Havanna Cafe.
The average amount spent in these cafes is 22 soles (7.50 dollars) per person.
Peru Food Service, Peruvian partner of the Argentine firm, has just inaugurated its third Havanna Café in Lima (in Larcomar Shopping Center), with an investment of US $200,000 dollars.
The other two Havanna Cafe restaurants are located in the Limean districts of San Isidro and Surco (Jockey Plaza Shopping Center).
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
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