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Localização: Peru

Áreas de impacto: Renda sustentável, formalização de empregos, meios de subsistência rurais, proteção ambiental

Pessoas Apoiadas:
Pequenos Agricultores

Ingressou no NESsT Loan Fund:
2022

www.pebani.com.pe

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Pebani has 21 years of experience working with smallholder farmers and native communities in the Peruvian rainforest to sustainably source and process over 140 species of plants, bringing to the market a wide variety of nature-based products recognized for their high nutritional and medicinal values. 

Led by an experienced management team, Pebani has established a strong presence in global sustainable markets, exporting to clients in the USA, Europe as well as Asia. The Peruvian enterprise sources raw products from 15 native communities following fair-trade policies. By working with Pebani, these farmers are able to access between 20% and 50% more in income compared to what they would receive from local markets. In addition, they receive training from Pebani on forest farming techniques that increase their production capacity while conserving the forest.

Pebani has many certifications for its sustainable harvesting of biodiversity-based products such as the “Biocomercio” (Bio-Trade) certification. Its processing plant in Lima has received HACCP (Hazard  Analysis  and Critical Control Points) which guarantees the safety and quality of its products. 

Um dos produtos mais conhecidos da Pebani é a unha-de-gato, uma trepadeira grande e lenhosa cujo nome deriva dos espinhos em forma de gancho que crescem ao longo da trepadeira e se assemelham à garra de um gato. A unha-de-gato tem sido usada para tratar doenças como artrite, úlceras estomacais, inflamações e febres. Outros produtos que a Pebani produz incluem plantas medicinais (tahuari, graviola, chanca piedra, cúrcuma), superalimentos (maca, camu, algaroba, yacon, milho roxo, lucuma) e óleos e látex naturais (ungurahui, aguaje, abacate, sacha inchi, sangue de dragão, copaíba e palo santo). 

NESsT Investimento

Pebani joined the NESsT’s loan fund in Latin America in 2022. NESsT’s loan will help Pebani to purchase machinery and equipment and invest in marketing and commercial development, ultimately amplifying their presence in new markets. This loan will also help Pebani to obtain Fair Trade and Organic certifications, which will strengthen their international brand awareness in commercial events and global fairs. 

By offering flexible terms, NESsT’s loan provides Pebani the resources it needs to grow and sustain its strong socio-environmental impact. NESsT technical assistance around financial administration and management will also help Pebani to meet higher demands and increase their customer base.