Panamanian cocoa continues to demonstrate its quality at an international level, with three of its samples being selected among the 50 best in the Cocoa of Excellence competition, which this time had the participation of 235 samples from around the world.
One of the samples is by Meivis Ortiz, together with producers of the Ngäbe-Buglé ethnic group from the Nace de Risco and Soledad de Risco communities of the Almirante district and the other two are from Forest Finance, an independent company.
Luis López, agriculture coordinator of the Ministry of Agricultural Development (MIDA) of Bocas del Toro, highlighted that the Cocoa of Excellence is the entry point for producers to participate in this global competition, whose objective is to recognize the work of these men and women dedicated to producing this product and celebrating quality, diversity of flavors and unique origins.
He explained that the first phase of this international stage will be held in Rome, Italy and later, those selected will go to the International Cocoa Awards 2021 in Paris, France; the most prestigious event on cocoa of excellence worldwide.
The international contest brings together experts in sensory evaluation who analyze flavors, as well as the contribution of knowledge, cocoa evaluation tools, market opportunities and incentives to safeguard the diversity of cocoa in agriculture, communities and national organizations around the world.
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