# Brazilian agricultural quality contests

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brazilian-agricultural-quality-contests
> Updated: 2026-11-01T03:48:25.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2.

Agricultural producers in Brazil are receiving recognition through various quality competitions. In Rondônia, six producers reached the finals of the VIII National Special Cocoa Contest, which evaluated 126 samples based on sustainability and sensory characteristics. Winners for the cocoa categories were scheduled to be announced in December in Ilhéus, Bahia.

In Mato Grosso, indigenous producers from Rondolândia secured five awards at the 1st Mato Grosso Coffee Quality Contest held in Juína. Organized by the Mato Grosso State Government through the Secretariat of Family Agriculture in partnership with Sebrae-MT, the event aimed to promote Amazonian Robusta coffee in regional and international markets. Other winners in Mato Grosso include Avelino Tiago da Silva from Paranaíta, who took first place in the Natural Blend category, and José Sergio Filho from Alta Floresta, who secured second place.

On a national level, four producers from Acre were named finalists in the Canéfora category of the Coffee of the Year 2026. Additionally, the Cup of Excellence – Brazil 2026 identified the top 27 Arabica specialty coffee lots in the country. The winner in the Experimental category was a Geisha variety from Ipanema Agrícola in Minas Gerais, which received a score of 92.25 points.

## Claims

- Indigenous producers from Rondolândia won five awards at the 1st Mato Grosso Coffee Quality Contest. (reported by 3 sources)
- The contest was held in Juína on October 31. (reported by 3 sources)
- The event gathered more than 500 people. (reported by 3 sources)
- The initiative was promoted by the Mato Grosso State Government through Seaf-MT. (reported by 3 sources)
- The contest aims to expand the presence of Amazonian Robusta coffee in regional, national, and international markets. (reported by 3 sources)
- Colniza is the largest coffee producer in the state of Mato Grosso. (reported by 3 sources)
- Mato Grosso has 29 coffee-producing municipalities. (reported by 3 sources)
- More than 400 families in Mato Grosso are involved in coffee production. (reported by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-11-01: Brazil coffee producers win awards in regional and national competitions

Brazilian coffee producers achieved significant success in recent competitions, including indigenous winners in Mato Grosso, Acrean finalists in a national contest, and top Arabica lots in the Cup of Excellence

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indigenous-producers-from-rondolndia-win-five-coffee-awards

### 2026-10-21: Rondônia producers among finalists for National Special Cocoa Contest

Six producers from Rondônia are finalists in the VIII National Special Cocoa Contest, which saw record participation and high-quality samples across Brazil.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rondnia-producers-among-finalists-for-national-special-cocoa-contest

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Cite as: Brazilian agricultural quality contests. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/brazilian-agricultural-quality-contests