How to Buy Quinoa That Supports Andean Farmers

Most brands aren't transparent so consumers need to do their own research.

Quinoa fields in Moray, Peru. Photo: Nicholas Gill.

Around 2005, quinoa went global and the entire market around it changed. It started being marketed as a health food at a m moment when being kosher, gluten-free and a complete plant protein were highly sought after attributes. Supply could not keep up with demand, so, naturally, prices jumped and much m…