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Latin American coffee industry development

Overview

Regional coffee industry activities are expanding through trade events, quality competitions, and high-value auctions across Latin America. In Colombia, the Cafés de Colombia Expo 2026 in Bogotá serves as a major platform for networking. At the event, the Cauca local government supported seven coffee companies with travel assistance to connect with buyers, while 76 brands from Risaralda participated under the slogan ‘Risaralda se levanta con la fuerza del café’.

Specialty coffee producers continue to reach significant market milestones. During the Bogotá expo, a lot from Olmes García in Caldas was purchased by Amor Perfecto for US$420 per pound, while a washed Castillo variety from María Nilsa Garzón Díaz in Cauca reached US$400 per pound at the ‘Colombia, Tierra de Diversidad’ international auction. In Guatemala, El Gigante Coffee is a finalist for the 38th National Export Award, noted for its precision fermentation and water conservation efforts.

The industry focus recently shifted to the World of Coffee 2026 in Panama, hosted by the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA). Yannis Apostolopoulos, Executive Director of the SCA, noted Panama’s role in “redefining quality standards” through the Best of Panama competition and the Geisha variety. The Panamanian Ministry of Commerce and Industries used the event to present local Geisha coffee and coffee-based liqueurs to global distributors. Additionally, a delegation from the Dominican Republic, led by Leónidas Batista of INDOCAFE, attended sessions on mitigating climate change impacts. Other regional efforts include Mexico’s Ixhuatlán Del Café in Veracruz, Peru’s VRAEM Sostenible project, and the ‘Territorios con Sabor a Hogar’ fair in Rionegro, Colombia.

Entities

Specialty Coffee Association · Panama · World of Coffee · Yannis Apostolopoulos · Ministry of Commerce and Industries of Panama

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Panama hosts World of Coffee event featuring regional producers

    Panama hosted the World of Coffee event, where Panamanian agro-industries and Dominican Republic representatives discussed market expansion and climate resilience in coffee production.

  2. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Coffee industry events held in Panama and Rionegro

    Coffee industry events are highlighting regional excellence in Panama, through an SCA gathering, and in Rionegro, Colombia, with the inaugural “Territorios con Sabor a Hogar” fair.

  3. [BUSINESS] 11 sources
    Panama hosts World of Coffee 2026 and World Barista Championship

    Panama is hosting the World of Coffee 2026 and the World Barista Championship, bringing together global industry leaders and 60 national champions to showcase specialty coffee and foster international trade.

  4. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Specialty coffee producers in Guatemala and Colombia reach market milestones

    Specialty coffee producers in Guatemala and Colombia are reaching new heights, with El Gigante Coffee becoming an export award finalist and Colombian farmers fetching up to US$420 per pound at auctions.

  5. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Coffee producers from Cauca and Risaralda join Cafés de Colombia Expo 2026

    Coffee producers from Cauca and Risaralda are showcasing regional brands and seeking commercial opportunities at the Cafés de Colombia Expo 2026 in Bogotá.

  6. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Coffee producers in Colombia and Peru receive international recognition

    Coffee producers from Colombia's Nariño region advance to a major international auction, while Ayacucho, Peru, earns four awards at the Paris Coffee Show.

  7. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Coffee industry events announced in Mexico and Colombia

    Coffee industry events are expanding in Mexico and Colombia, including a regional roasting competition in Veracruz and the Cafés de Colombia Expo 2026 in Bogotá.

Sources

agexporthoy.export.com.gt · agronegocios.co · agropress.pe · beanscenemag.com.au · centroamerica360.com · destinopanama.com.pa · diaadia.com.pa · diariodelsur.com.co · distribucionactualidad.com · elespectador.com · elnuevosiglo.com.co · gcrmag.com · hoy.com.do · hsbnoticias.com · hub.com.pa · jornada.com.pe · lanigua.com.mx · meridianoregional.com · mici.gob.pa · mire.gob.pa · orientese.co · pagina10.com · periodicopalabrasmayores.com · prensa-latina.cu · revistaleapanama.com · tvn-2.com

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