Angie Higuchi
Biographic Data
| ID | 170757 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Angie Higuchi |
| GIVEN NAMES | Angie |
| FAMILY NAME | Higuchi |
| SIGNATURE | HIGUCHI A |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of the Pacific |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-9603-1471 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 6 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 2 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 6 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2018 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Food Sovereignty, Agro-Extractive Resilience, and Dietary Transformations during the Second and Third Food Regimes in Ecuador (1964-2007)
Recent decades of substantial change in food production, transformation, and consumption have been systematized into the food regimes theory (FRT). Despite extensive research into global dynamics and the role of states in these activities, a deficit remains regarding to our understanding of long-term transformations in Latin American countries such as Ecuador and the interactive dynamics of FRT, state actions, elements of food sovereignty and die…
From coca to cocoa: Conflicts, violence and hegemonic compromises in the turbulent Peruvian Amazonia settlement process: The case of Tocache
This article analyses the role of conventions, compromises and even violence in the intricate bio-social construction process of cocoa cultivation in the province of Tocache in the Peruvian Amazonia. This article discusses the different phases of the settlement process and its social, institutional and environmental bases. Specifically, the analysis focuses on the dramatic abandonment of coca cultivation and its replacement by alternative crops s…
An evidence-based relationship between technical assistance and productivity in cocoa from Tocache, Peru
The growth of small-scale Peruvian farmers is highly dependent on cocoa factor productivity. Agricultural extension programs can help to improve farm productivity using available resources. Thus, the objective of this study is to estimate the productivity of Peruvian cocoa farming and identify if frequent technical assistance impacts on farmers' technical efficiency. The data came from a survey of 379 cocoa farmers in Tocache, San Martin (177 pro…
Factors related to Quinoa Consumption in Peru during the Covid-19 Pandemic
Quinoa is a traditional food grain that originated in the Peruvian Andean region. The United Nations declared 2013 to be the International Year of Quinoa (iyq). This official launch had a great impact around the world. On the contrary, it had minor impact on the consumption of quinoa in Peru, which remained relatively steady in the following years. However, the covid-19 pandemic raised concerns about nutrition and health among consumers. Therefor…
The influence of ethnic identity on peruvian quinoa consumption: A Top Lima and Modern Metropolitan Lima Approach
The International Year of Quinoa (IYQ) (2013) showcased quinoa to the world and generated a rapid expansion in international demand for quinoa. It also increased the level of consumption in Peru. Peruvian ethnic identity reflects the food culture of origin. This research aims to determine the relationship between ethnic identity and other Theory of Planned Behavior factors on quinoa consumption intention and frequency of consumers in Top Lima and…
Assessing the impacts of a peer-to-peer training programme for women in Peru
This article reports on research that aimed to assess the economic and social impacts of a peer-to-peer training programme targeted to women in Peru, looking at overall and differentiated impacts according to design features, on a sample of 300 women in participant and non-participant communities. The study found significant positive impacts on women’s time devoted to work outside the house and in their saving propensity, although no significant …
The influence of ethnic identity on peruvian quinoa consumption: A Top Lima and Modern Metropolitan Lima Approach
The International Year of Quinoa (IYQ) (2013) showcased quinoa to the world and generated a rapid expansion in international demand for quinoa. It also increased the level of consumption in Peru. Peruvian ethnic identity reflects the food culture of origin. This research aims to determine the relationship between ethnic identity and other Theory of Planned Behavior factors on quinoa consumption intention and frequency of consumers in Top Lima and…
Assessing the impacts of a peer-to-peer training programme for women in Peru
This article reports on research that aimed to assess the economic and social impacts of a peer-to-peer training programme targeted to women in Peru, looking at overall and differentiated impacts according to design features, on a sample of 300 women in participant and non-participant communities. The study found significant positive impacts on women’s time devoted to work outside the house and in their saving propensity, although no significant …
Factors related to Quinoa Consumption in Peru during the Covid-19 Pandemic
Quinoa is a traditional food grain that originated in the Peruvian Andean region. The United Nations declared 2013 to be the International Year of Quinoa (iyq). This official launch had a great impact around the world. On the contrary, it had minor impact on the consumption of quinoa in Peru, which remained relatively steady in the following years. However, the covid-19 pandemic raised concerns about nutrition and health among consumers. Therefor…
The influence of ethnic identity on peruvian quinoa consumption: A Top Lima and Modern Metropolitan Lima Approach
The International Year of Quinoa (IYQ) (2013) showcased quinoa to the world and generated a rapid expansion in international demand for quinoa. It also increased the level of consumption in Peru. Peruvian ethnic identity reflects the food culture of origin. This research aims to determine the relationship between ethnic identity and other Theory of Planned Behavior factors on quinoa consumption intention and frequency of consumers in Top Lima and…
An evidence-based relationship between technical assistance and productivity in cocoa from Tocache, Peru
The growth of small-scale Peruvian farmers is highly dependent on cocoa factor productivity. Agricultural extension programs can help to improve farm productivity using available resources. Thus, the objective of this study is to estimate the productivity of Peruvian cocoa farming and identify if frequent technical assistance impacts on farmers' technical efficiency. The data came from a survey of 379 cocoa farmers in Tocache, San Martin (177 pro…
From coca to cocoa: Conflicts, violence and hegemonic compromises in the turbulent Peruvian Amazonia settlement process: The case of Tocache
This article analyses the role of conventions, compromises and even violence in the intricate bio-social construction process of cocoa cultivation in the province of Tocache in the Peruvian Amazonia. This article discusses the different phases of the settlement process and its social, institutional and environmental bases. Specifically, the analysis focuses on the dramatic abandonment of coca cultivation and its replacement by alternative crops s…
Food Sovereignty, Agro-Extractive Resilience, and Dietary Transformations during the Second and Third Food Regimes in Ecuador (1964-2007)
Recent decades of substantial change in food production, transformation, and consumption have been systematized into the food regimes theory (FRT). Despite extensive research into global dynamics and the role of states in these activities, a deficit remains regarding to our understanding of long-term transformations in Latin American countries such as Ecuador and the interactive dynamics of FRT, state actions, elements of food sovereignty and die…
Geography (4 works) · Sociology (4 works) · Economic growth (3 works) · Economics (3 works) · Agriculture and Rural Development Research (2 works) · Metropolitan area (2 works) · Political science (2 works) · Social science (2 works) · Socioeconomics (2 works) · Agricultural economics (1 works)