Marta Gualsaqui was one of the first farmers in the Cumbas community to produce goldenberry eight years ago, and the organic plant is now well established as her family’s main income source. Before goldenberry, however, Marta made a very meager income from crafting bracelets, earning $5-$10 every now and then, but with no...

Ana Maria and her family had always traditionally lived close to the subsistence level, with the market paying only $20-$40 for a 100 pound bag of corn. That changed dramatically with Ana Maria’s transition to goldenberry, which she exclaims has been “excelente!” Ana Maria explains “…that what makes goldenberry different is that it...

Maria Cristina Anrrango and her husband, José Rafael, both have important roles in the organic goldenberry value chain in the AZAMA association. Maria Cristina is the president of the association, and José is a star goldenberry farmer in charge of the weekly reception and weighing of goldenberries at the collection center. It was...