{
  "id": 15511057,
  "title": "Cafés de Colombia Expo 2026: More than just Juan Valdez",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/cafes-de-colombia-expo-2026-more-than-just-juan-valdez",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T00:08:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Bogotá Post",
    "slug": "the-bogota-post",
    "url": "https://thebogotapost.com/cafes-de-colombia-expo-2026/56845/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Every year, Colombia's most beloved product takes center stage at the Cafés de Colombia Expo 2026 held at Corferías in the heart of the city. Colombia's coffee is renowned worldwide for its high-quality Arabica beans, distinct from the cheaper Robusta variety. This unique status is largely due to the collective efforts of the Federación Nacional de Cafeteros, which has been celebrating a century at this year's expo. The federation's collaboration amongst coffee producers ensures small farmers can sustain their businesses through centralized cost arrangements.\n\nThe expo highlights the critical role coffee plays in Colombia's economy and employment, with numerous farmers present, including those who have shifted from coca cultivation. Alongside tasting various coffees, attendees can explore merchandise like coffee-flavored beer, soy milk, and even coffee-themed fashion items such as T-shirts, jumpers, and socks. The event also features a mini-museum showcasing the history and future prospects of the Federación de Cafeteros, attracting both coffee enthusiasts and casual visitors alike.",
  "summary": "Colombia’s favourite product internationally celebrates every year at Corferías. We went down to Cafés de Colombia Expo 2026 to find out what’s going on Colombian coffee is rightly famous worldwide, drunk right across the globe and synonymous with the highest quality. Uniquely among large producers, the country almost exclusively grows top-grade Arabica beans rather than […] The post Cafés de…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}