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How About a Classic Pisco Sour in Manhattan?! : *PISCO, the Spirit of Peru
“Distilled from grapes, Pisco is a clear spirit, very pure, aromatic or non-aromatic and can be enjoyed neat or in many different cocktails due to its versatility,” explained Conrado Falco, Director of the Trade Commission of Peru in NY. In Manhattan,...
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Bergdorf Goodman Partners With Alpaca del Peru
One could say it is the year of the alpaca. And as brands and retailers increasingly seek ways to advance and embrace sustainability, alpaca has emerged as a viable alternative for designers and consumers craving the look and feel of natural fur in lieu of...
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From Barney’s to Costco, Peru Has Adapted to Address the Entire US Market
Fast and affordable. Those are the two words Peru wants sourcing managers to add to the list of benefits for producing in the region. While many already recognize the country for high-quality inputs and finished garments, that reputation has also led to...
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As Sweater Season Approaches, Designers Find That Luxury Meets Sustainability In Alpaca
About five years ago, fashion designer Ulla Johnson traveled to Peru for a sourcing trip. It was there she was first introduced to the alpaca fiber at several knitting and weaving cooperatives around Cusco and the Sacred Valley who work...
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Peruvian avocado season extended through September
A late start for Peruvian avocados this summer means shippers should be able to stretch supplies into October, said Xavier Equihua, CEO of the Washington, D.C.-based Peruvian Avocado Commission. Peruvian avocado promotions usually run from Memorial Day to...
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11 Weird and Wonderful Things to See and Do in Peru
Peru, in all its awe-inspiring glory, is a magical, mystical place still full of mystery, with foods, animals, history, and customs you may have never heard of. Honeymooners and tourists flock to Macchu Picchu for its majestic views of an abandoned Incan...
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Singapore signs open skies agreement with Peru
Under the agreement, airlines of both countries will be able to fly any number of passenger and cargo services between them, as well as to any third country, with no restrictions on capacity, frequency, aircraft type and routing. Cargo carriers from both...
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Tracking condors on the most luxurious train in South America
A specialist tour operator for the country, Aracari, recently launched a tour that takes the Belmond Andean Explorer as the core experience for a broader two-week trip. You start off rebooting from jet lag by the pool at the super-chic Belmond Miraflores Park in Lima – where you periodically find yourself swimming in a cloud that’s rolled in off the sea – then fly to Cusco.
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