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Global Recognition and Future Prospects highlights the importance of this event in promoting
Panamanian coffee globally. The sense of community
Panama’s coffees, particularly the renowned Geisha and shared purpose is palpable at these events, driving
variety, have earned a stellar reputation on the global stage. the industry forward.
Boram’s victory at the World Barista Championship with Looking ahead, Panama’s specialty coffee industry is
a Panamanian coffee brought significant attention to the poised for further growth and innovation. The upcoming
country’s exceptional beans. “Winning the WBC with World of Coffee trade show in Panama, the first in Central
Panamanian coffees was amazing,” Boram states. America, is a significant milestone. “It’s a significant ac-
The Best of Panama auction plays a crucial role in this complishment. The Specialty Coffee Association chose
international acclaim. As Hunter notes, “BoP impacts Pan- Panama for the first World of Coffee in a producing coun-
amanian coffee by providing recognition and higher prices, try, recognizing our quality, ” Hunter explains.
benefiting all producers, even those not competing. It also Technological advancements and continuous im-
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breaks barriers for the specialty coffee world, setting new provements in processing techniques will also play a key Whheenn aauuttoommaattiicc
standards and expectations.” The auction not only high- role in the industry’s future. These advancements will
lights the best coffees but also sets benchmarks for quality help Panama maintain its position at the forefront of the
and innovation that resonate worldwide. specialty coffee world. p peerrffeeccttiioonn llooookkss lliikkee
Community and collaboration are integral to Pana- The focus on sustainability and regenerative agricul-
ma’s success in the specialty coffee industry. The part- ture, exemplified by Black Moon Farm, will continue to be
nerships between producers, such as the collaboration a driving force in the industry. By promoting environmen- “ “mmaaddee wwiitthh lloovvee””..
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between Franz and Diego Lecano, showcase the power tally friendly practices, Panama’s coffee producers are not information:
of collective effort in achieving excellence. “Our growth only ensuring the long-term viability of their farms but
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has been rapid, achieving goals we thought would take also setting an example for the global coffee community. W
five years within our first or second year,” Franz remarks, As the industry continues to evolve, Panama’s coffee f frrootthhiinngg iinnttoo yyoouurr oowwnn hhaannddss –– ffoorr ssiimmuullttaanneeoouuss
attributing much of this success to the support and col- producers remain at the forefront of innovation, setting
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laboration within the coffee community. new benchmarks and inspiring the global coffee commu-
The BoP auction itself is a testament to this collab- nity. The future of Panama’s specialty coffee industry is
orative spirit, bringing together producers, judges, buy- bright, and its journey of excellence and innovation shows
ers, and enthusiasts from around the world. Fan Dian no signs of slowing down.

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