Trieste, Italy – Illycaffè, a renowned global coffee company, has unveiled the esteemed panel of judges for the ‘Best of the Best’ award at the Ernesto Illy International Coffee Award 2024. This prestigious accolade honors the legacy of Ernesto Illy, the son of the company’s founder, and celebrates over three decades of fruitful partnerships with coffee growers worldwide. At the upcoming event, top coffee producers from nine nations will compete for this distinguished title, representing the apex of quality and sustainability in coffee production.
On November 12, a jury of skilled professionals will convene in New York to evaluate finalist entries from Brazil, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Nicaragua, and Rwanda. Each of these nations has three coffee producers vying for the top prize. The selections were meticulously made by illycaffè’s quality labs based on exceptional quality and sustainability standards from the 2023/2024 harvest season.
The jury for the 2024 award consists of luminaries from various fields. Among them is Massimo Bottura, a globally recognized chef and the founder of Food for Soul, which battles food waste and social disconnection issues. Bottura, who also serves as a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations Environment Programme, has garnered acclaim for his sustainability efforts through his restaurant, Osteria Francescana. Also joining him are Viki Geunes and Felipe Rodrigues, both of whom are reputed in the culinary world for their innovative approaches and achievements.
Providing technical expertise on the jury are three prominent coffee experts: Vanúsia Nogueira of the International Coffee Organization (ICO), Felipe Isaza, a recognized Arabica Q Grader, and Dessalegn Oljirra Gemeda, an Ethiopian coffee consultant. Each brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in coffee tasting and quality evaluation, essential for discerning the subtleties of the competing coffees.
The judging panel is completed by three influential journalists who have made their mark in the fields of lifestyle, gastronomy, and luxury. Vanessa Zocchetti, Sebastian Späth, and Josh Condon, each editor-in-chief at their respective publications, will contribute their insights, ensuring a balanced assessment from both a technical and consumer perspective.
The ‘Best of the Best’ award isn’t the only recognition being decided. Coffee lovers worldwide will have an opportunity to cast their votes for the ‘Coffee Lovers’ Choice’ award. At designated illy flagship stores, consumers can participate in blind tastings of the nine finalist coffees, with the most popular selection receiving its own accolade.
This event not only highlights the exceptional quality across global coffee production but also emphasizes the continual pursuit of sustainability and excellence in the coffee industry. It serves as a platform for recognizing the hard work and innovation of coffee producers who strive to maintain the high standards that illycaffè embodies.
The Ernesto Illy International Coffee Award 2024 promises to be a showcase of remarkable talent and dedication, bringing together a diverse group of individuals united by their passion for coffee. The outcomes of this competition and the stories behind these exceptional coffees are eagerly anticipated by enthusiasts and professionals in the coffee community and beyond.
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