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In this space we share relevant articles and news related to our work in the Amazon with the recognition of promising initiatives. We are committed to innovation, knowledge and high-impact success stories.

Indigenous women farmers holding freshly harvested murumuru in the Peruvian Amazon, supporting sustainable agroforestry and forest-based livelihoods.

Harvest Chronicles: Murumuru, The Butter Hidden Behind Thorns

Murumuru, an Amazonian palm once avoided for its thorns, is now powering a fast‑growing global beauty market. Harvested sustainably by families in Madre de Dios, its butter offers both restorative properties and a pathway to better income. As AFIMAD expands its work and AIV partners with BioTara in Brazil, murumuru is becoming a cornerstone of the Amazon’s emerging bioeconomy. Inspired by initiatives like UK PACT, this series highlights the forest products and the communities

Jul 152 min read

camu camu, the superfood rich in vitamin C from Amazon

Harvest Chronicles: Camu Camu, from Riverbanks to Superfood Markets

From Amazonian floodplains to global shelves, Camu Camu (Myrciaria dubia) is a tart, cherry‑sized berry with up to 60× the vitamin C of oranges. Harvested by canoe in nutrient‑rich waters, it sustains ecosystems and livelihoods. Through Coopay and Campodrim, Amazonia Impact Ventures turns this heritage fruit into high‑value exports, linking forest conservation with community prosperity.

Sep 11, 20252 min read

Harvest Chronicles: Brazil Nuts, the superstar nut

Text about Brazil Nuts, detailing the culture of harvesting, conservation of the Amazon, economy and health benefits

Dec 2, 20243 min read