Dubai: The region’s top retailer LuLu has flagged off a 10-day Peruvian festival with ‘Taste of
Peru’, which runs till 18 th December 2021 across LuLu stores in the UAE and online at
www.luluhypermarket.com, in association with PROMPERU, the Promotion Agency of
the Ministry of Foreign Trade & Tourism of Peru in the GCC. Highlighting superfoods,
ready-to-eat healthy range, and fresh fruits, the festival was inaugurated by Mr. Alvaro
Silva-Santisteban, Director of the Trade, Tourism & Investment Office of Peru –
PROMPERU- in the GCC, at LuLu Hypermarket Silicon Central Mall, Dubai Silicon
Oasis, in the presence of Mr. Huzefa Rupawala, Regional Manager, LuLu Dubai &
Northern Emirates
Well-known for celebrating the rich culture and food traditions of countries all year-long,
LuLu has seen a growing demand for Peruvian range in the country and is proud to
showcase products from the home of the world wonder Machu Picchu for the very first
time.
“More then ever alike synergies are to be embraced and thus The launch of Taste of
Peru underlines the mutual interest of PROMPERU and LuLu Group in jointly promoting
Peruvian vast food supply. Constant consumer demand for healthy, organic, and
natural is driving an increasingly health-conscious food adherence in the Gulf region.
These are grounds where Peru excels and has driven a significant increase in our food
exports over the past years. This growth wouldn’t be achieved without the continuous
support of top leading players like Lulu Group” said Alvaro Silva-Santisteban, Director of
the Trade, Tourism and Investment of Peru in the GCC.
“There is a growing awareness about nutrition and superfoods among the cosmopolitan
customers who come to LuLu and they are eager to experiment with new ingredients
that pack a healthy punch,” said Mr. Huzefa Rupawala. “The LuLu ‘Taste of Peru’
festival brings the best of trending tastes and exotic superfoods from this South
American destination to our table and we welcome customers to explore these
wonderful health benefits and great tastes.”
The festival makes a healthy range of agricultural products grown in Peru’s diverse
microclimates and landscapes available in stores at special promotional prices. On the
shelves will be different types of organic quinoa, artichoke, as well as organic flash-
frozen and dried fruits. Add zing to your mornings with organic chia seeds, nuts and
other exotic food ingredients bursting with nutrition.
LuLu has been focusing on bringing world flavours and high-quality products for its
shoppers through working hand in hand with top manufacturers and suppliers, along
with having established its own sourcing offices in the USA, UK, and across the globe.
