Peru Food News

Peruvian gastronomy is experiencing growth like never before which has positioned it in front of all other Latin American countries. Its influence and flavors are reaching other continents and competing with the best kitchens of the world, such as Chinese, Italian and French. For this reason, events like Mistura 2009 were well attended, attracting more than 150,000 to taste countless preparations of food.

China Wok, which offers Peruvian- Chinese food, has restaurants in Ecuador, Panamá, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala and Chile. Osaka has opened in Chile and Argentina serving Peruvian-Japanese food. La Caravana & Pollo Real offer Pollo a la brasa (Peruvian Rotisere chicken) in the US. The same type of chicken is sold in Florida, Mexico & Chile at Pardo’s Chicken; in Bolivia & Brazil at Rocky’s and in Mexico at Las Canastas.

Five-star restaurants include: Astrid & Gaston in Venezuela, Argentina, Chile, Mexico, Spain, Colombia and Ecuador; Las Brujas de Cachiche in México; La Cebichería La Mar in the US, Panama, Brazil, México and Chile, and the Heladería 4D in Paraguay.

Most importantly this boom in Peruvian gastronomy has helped the world to know and recognize Peru as a country and top competitor in the best kitchens of the world. (Noticias Xinhua de China)

Peru’s Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur) has decided to start promoting tours which include not only archeological sightseeing but also the delicacies of Peruvian food. “The goal is to encourage tourists to visit museums, taste traditional dishes and also go to the different restaurants of a region.” Be sure to include the delicious restaurants of Peru in your travel plans!

Seventy million people are expected at the Shanghai Expo 2010 between May 1 and October 31 where the Peru pavilion will share the concept “The Food Factor: Feeding the Cities”. The presentation will include culture, tradition and Peruvian history as well as a glimpse of what is expected in the future. Because Peruvian food is growing to be such an important part of the current culture, 20% of the display will be dedicated to gastronomy.

Peruvian Hass avocados finally have the okay to be imported into the US. Growers plan to export 19,000 metric tons to the US annually, providing more selection and lower prices for a much-desired fruit.