Fedecacao (Colombia) confirms Yopal as the hub of the International Cocoa S

Fedecacao (Colombia) confirms Yopal as the hub of the International Cocoa Seminar

26-01-2026

The National Cocoa Growers Federation of Colombia (Fedecacao) has officially confirmed that Yopal, the capital of the department of Casanare, will host the 8th edition of the International Cocoa Seminar, a highly significant event for the cocoa sector both nationally and across Latin America. This designation recognizes the productive dynamism and the growing prominence of Casanare within the cocoa agroindustry, while also providing an opportunity to showcase the municipality and the wider region in a setting focused on discussion, learning, and technical exchange.

Scheduled to take place on September 3 and 4, 2026, the seminar will bring together a broad and diverse group of stakeholders from across the cocoa value chain. Attendance is expected from rural producers, specialized researchers, agribusiness entrepreneurs, academic representatives from educational institutions, and delegates from public and private organizations interested in crop development, bean processing, and the sustainable commercialization of this emblematic product.

The choice of Yopal as the host city is no coincidence. Beyond its status as a regional capital, the city and its surrounding areas have demonstrated meaningful progress in cocoa production and the logistical capacity required to stage gatherings of this scale. This has enabled Fedecacao and the Government of Casanare to position the seminar not only as a technical training platform, but also as a convergence point to strengthen synergies among the different links of the productive chain.

The seminar’s agenda will focus on strategic issues ranging from best agricultural practices in cocoa cultivation to high value-added transformation processes and innovative marketing strategies aimed at expanding markets for Colombian cocoa. Organizers have emphasized the importance of these kinds of events to update knowledge, foster technical cooperation, and encourage the adoption of methodologies that improve efficiency and competitiveness in an increasingly demanding and fast-evolving global market.

For the departmental administration of Casanare, led by Governor César Ortiz Zorro, the confirmation of Yopal as the host location represents a significant achievement that reinforces the region’s commitment to consolidating its agroindustrial vocation. From this perspective, the seminar is expected to act as a catalyst for rural development by enabling local producers to access cutting-edge knowledge, build relationships with sector leaders, and integrate more strongly into national and international value chains.

Regional authorities have also highlighted that the impact of an event of this nature extends beyond the technical sphere. The seminar is projected to stimulate the local economy by attracting visitors, generating related academic and business tourism activity, and strengthening complementary services associated with participants’ stay in the city. In a context where inland municipalities are seeking alternatives to diversify income sources, the seminar is presented as a dual strategy for productive promotion and territorial development.

Among the expectations is also the potential to foster cross-sector partnerships that directly benefit cocoa-growing families in Casanare. The exchange of experiences and the identification of business opportunities aligned with current trends in responsible consumption and fair trade are considered by organizers to be key elements for enhancing the competitiveness of Colombian cocoa.

Likewise, the event will serve as a space to refine and strengthen links between public policies designed to promote production and the needs of the private sector. In this regard, the working sessions and scheduled conferences will make it possible to coordinate actions aimed at the environmental sustainability of cultivation and the incorporation of technologies that optimize processes from the farm to the final product.

The confirmation of Yopal as host city of the International Cocoa Seminar also consolidates the department of Casanare as a relevant player in the national agroindustrial landscape, underlining its capacity to lead high-impact initiatives and attract events of international standing. For organizers and participants alike, the seminar will be an opportunity to reaffirm the potential of Colombian cocoa as a competitive product with genuine prospects for growth in global markets, while simultaneously supporting the comprehensive development of producing communities.

With these projections, Yopal is preparing to become, in September 2026, a strategic meeting point that combines knowledge, innovation, and business opportunities, thereby consolidating its role as the epicenter of a sector that is fundamental to the country’s agricultural economy.

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