Overview
- The inaugural competition at La Rural in Buenos Aires evaluated ribeye and striploin cuts, launching a new international benchmark for beef quality.
- Four gold medals were awarded, with Argentina winning two and Peru and Uruguay earning one each, according to the official results.
- A Peruvian bife angosto from the herd of Emilio Cubas, entered by Trujillo restaurant La Estampida, secured a gold and drew national attention.
- Judging was conducted blind by an approximately 350‑member panel over 14 rounds in seven hours, with standardized, unsalted cooking and app‑based scoring.
- Organized by AmeriCarne and Messe Frankfurt Argentina under director Luis Barcos, the event grants winners the right to use the CMDC commercialization seal and has prompted interest in future editions.