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Farmers in Peru can grow 3,000 types of quinoa. Why do we eat so few?

By Business Insider

Published : Oct. 5, 2022 - 10:20

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The majority of the world's quinoa comes from Peru. About 100,000 tons are produced every year. Its popularity exploded over the past decade, transforming the lives of Peruvian farmers. But can they adapt to an uncertain future after global prices collapsed?