2025 Bronze, Silver and Gold best 50 producers - Central America and the Caribbean

Central America & the Caribbean
Announced 20 February 2026 at the Chocoa Trade Fair, Amsterdam

The Central America & the Caribbean distinctions conclude the regional announcements of the 2025 Edition. Results were presented on 20 February 2026 at the Chocoa Trade Fair.

Recognised producers represent Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Puerto Rico and Trinidad and Tobago.

Bronze – Central America & the Caribbean

  • Hacienda Dos Lagunas (Costa Rica)

  • Luis Antonio Arias Nájera & Mónica Monti Perla (El Salvador)

  • Asociación Cafetalera Alpina S.A. de C.V. – Cyrille Beraud (El Salvador)

  • Kampura Sociedad Anonima (Guatemala)

  • Hacienda Terruño JS (Puerto Rico)

Silver – Central America & the Caribbean

  • Carlisle Pemberton (Trinidad and Tobago)

  • Deosaran Jagroo (Trinidad and Tobago)

  • Mariella Pierre-Peschier (Trinidad and Tobago)

Gold – Central America & the Caribbean

  • Finca Cacao Las Mujeres (Dominican Republic)

  • David Valentin Bayon (Puerto Rico)

 

With this announcement, the regional results of the 2025 Edition are complete.

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