With Finanex, this olive oil exporter in Peru grew by 45%, supporting over 30 smallholder farmers in the Tacna desert. But that's only half the story.

The company, which has been producing and exporting olive oil from Peru to Colombia, Panama, Spain, and the United States since the 1950s, is mainly operated by women.

Many people don't realize it, because women are often overlooked in the agricultural conversation, but their role is crucial. In many companies, including our client in Peru, women manage essential post-harvest activities such as sorting, cleaning, drying, packaging, and marketing.

We are proud to support the growth of family businesses in Latin America, and stories like these are what motivate us to keep expanding to new countries!