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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

15 hours ago2 min read