Coffee industry events held in Panama and Rionegro

The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) is hosting a major gathering in Panama, bringing together producers, buyers, and specialists to recognize the international standing of Panamanian coffee. Yannis Apostolopoulos, Executive Director of the SCA, noted that Panama has played a key role in redefining quality standards, particularly through initiatives like the Best of Panama competition and the global recognition of the Geisha variety. The event marks a shift in industry practice by hosting the meeting in a producing country rather than a major consumer market.

In Rionegro, Colombia, the first “Territorios con Sabor a Hogar” regional fair is taking place at Café Regional. The event celebrates the coffee culture of the Eastern Antioquia region, including the Altiplano, Bosques, Embalses, and Páramo areas. In partnership with the Rionegro Mayor's Office, the fair features the launch of the “Rionegro Café con Historia” gastronomic route and includes educational talks on coffee culture, gastronomy, and local labor.