Very Beautiful Coffee from the Philippines Captivates in AVPA International Contest for Locally Roasted Coffees
05 November 2024 - Four coffee farms hailing from the Philippines won in the International Contest under the category for Locally Roasted Coffees hosted by Agence pour la Valorisation des Produits Agricoles (AVPA). AVPA is a non-governmental, non-profit organization aiming to recognize excellent high-quality agricultural products through its annual International Contest for coffee, tea, oil and chocolate.
The winning coffees originating from Mountain Province to Batangas and all the way to Sultan Kudarat with their corresponding awards are:
Sgd Coffee (Northern Sagada, Mt. Province) - Gourmet Argent
Dapliyan coffee (Southern Sagada, Mt. Province) - Gourmet Bronze
Heirloom Barako (Batangas Province) - Gourmet Medal
Sultan Coffee (Senator Ninoy Aquino, Sultan Kudarat) - Gourmet Medal
During the awarding ceremony, AVPA Representative exclaimed “And now the Philippines is sending us some very very beautiful coffee!” Minister Noemi Diaz represented the coffee farms and proudly accepted the awards on their behalf.
Minister Noemi Diaz receives the AVPA awards for SGD Coffee (Mt. Province), Dapliyan Coffee (Mt. Province), Heirloom Barako (Batangas) and Sultan Coffee (Sultan Kudarat)
Minister Noemi Diaz is joined by fellow AVPA awardees from other countries.
