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Cabrales and Tucumán Government Partner to Launch Argentina's Coffee Industry

The agreement aims to establish Tucumán as a coffee production hub, with the first harvest expected within two years.

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Overview

  • Cabrales S.A. and the Government of Tucumán, through the IDEP, have signed a cooperation agreement to develop coffee cultivation across 8,500 hectares in the province.
  • The initiative includes technical training, research, and data exchange to help local producers meet international quality standards.
  • Cabrales will have priority purchase rights for up to 28,000 tons of coffee annually, with a projected value of $250 million.
  • This partnership seeks to reduce Argentina's reliance on coffee imports, which totaled over 23,000 tons in 2024, valued at $500 million.
  • Leveraging Tucumán's favorable agroclimatic conditions, the first Argentine coffee beans are anticipated to be available within two years.