MATAGALPA – NICARAGUA / In an exciting event, the Government of Nicaragua, through the National System of Production, Consumption and Commerce and the National Commission for the Transformation and Development of Coffee Farming (CONATRADEC), presented the results and awards of the Cup of Excellence Nicaragua 2023, in an effort to promote the development and transformation of coffee growing in the country.
With the participation of 290 coffee samples coming from all over the country, this contest has become a true national festival. More than 53% of the producers participate for the first time, thanks to the trust, accessibility and transparency that characterize the process.
Of the 84 samples selected in the international stage38 have been evaluated by 17 international tasters, including judges and observers from countries such as United States, Japan, China, Australia, Canada and Germany, who recognize the high quality and prestige of Nicaraguan coffee.
Coffee farming is not only a employment generator, but also a key engine for the national economy. With more than 714 million dollars generated and more than 600 thousand jobs throughout the entire coffee chain, This item drives the economic dynamism of the country.
In addition, marketing has expanded to more than 56 countries, which reinforces the promotion of Nicaraguan coffee sales channels.
NICARAGUAN COFFEE OF EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY
The contest highlights the achievements in productivity, technological transfer, commercialization and export, fundamental elements to continue transforming and developing the coffee growing in Nicaragua.
“It is important to let the world know once again that we have exceptional quality coffee, noted for its unique attributes and characteristics,” said Pedro Haslan, political secretary of the Matagalpa department.
The mayor of Matagalpa, Sadrack Zeledonaffirmed that this event represents a crucial moment for the coffee sector and the national economy, since allows to improve and improve the quality of the coffee.
The constant improvement in work, production and variety systems positions coffee as one of the main currency generators and a net exporter to international markets, adding significant value to the country.
The municipality of Dipilto, New Segovia, took first and second place honors in the contest, highlighting the quality and excellence of its coffee products. These acknowledgments reinforce Nicaragua’s commitment to continue promoting the Coffee of Excellence and search for new markets in the world.
He Cup of Excellence Contest is a fundamental platform to boost and promote the quality of Nicaraguan coffee, consolidating it as one of the best coffees internationally and opening opportunities for the continuous growth and development of the coffee industry in the country.
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