Brazil coffee industry announces competition finalists and upcoming trade fair

The Torrefação do Ano Brasil 2026 competition has identified 20 finalists selected from 161 entries. The decisive phase of the roasting contest will take place from November 11 to 13 during the International Coffee Week (SIC) in Belo Horizonte. The finalists represent various Brazilian states, including Minas Gerais, Paraná, Rio de Janeiro, and others. Participants were evaluated based on cup quality and sensory accuracy using raw coffee from Fazenda Paraíso.

Additionally, the National Irrigation in Coffee Farming Fair (Fenicafé) has scheduled its 2027 edition for April 5 to 8 in Araguari, Minas Gerais. The event aims to connect producers, researchers, and companies to discuss innovation, technology, and sustainability within the Brazilian coffee sector, focusing on irrigation and productive efficiency.