KAMPALA– The Uganda Coffee Development [UCDA] is receiving final samples for the second edition of the Best of the Pearl Robusta competition 2022. The deadline for submission is August 19, 2022.
The competition to select the best Robust coffee in Uganda, according to UCDA, is aimed at promoting Uganda’s finest coffees and ensuring their viability in the international market.
UCDA in partnership with the Uganda Coffee Federation [UCF] and the International Trade Centre [ITC] through the European Union East Africa Market Access Programme [EAC MARKUP] are the organisers of the competition that will see farmers from Robusta growing regions of Uganda participate.
“The entries…will be judged by a national and international jury certified by the Coffee Quality Institute [CQI],” says UCDA.
According to UCDA, quality is one of the most important variables that influence a coffee’s value. “However, many coffee farmers and producers do not have access to the tools and support they need to understand the quality of their coffee, improve that quality, and access markets that reward that quality, ultimately enabling them to make more informed choices.”
UCDA says while Uganda’s coffee is lauded the world over for its unique attributes and is ranked as one of the best in the world, a lot of farmers have not had the opportunity to know how coffee is scored in international markets. Therefore, they miss out on opportunities to improve the quality and produce coffee that can fetch premium prices at the highest level.
“The Best of the Pearl competition, therefore, presents an opportunity for Robusta farmers to have their coffee cupped and judged by a team of local and international judges who will select the very best and give feedback on areas for improvement.”
UCDA will showcase the winning Robusta coffee at international fairs and an online auction will be held to have them sold to the highest bidder.
“Uganda is the birthplace of Robusta coffee and it is important to raise the profile of our coffee in line with the aspirations of the Coffee Roadmap.”
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