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.