The Department of Trade and Industry Region 4-A successfully conducted the Regional Judging and Evaluation for the Calabarzon Cacao Quality Award 2025 on October 7-8, 2025 at Flor and Daisy Agricultural Farm, Sariaya, Quezon. The activity was conducted in partnership with the Department of Agriculture 4-A, the University of the Philippine Los Baños- Institute of Food Science and Technology, and the Calabarzon Cacao Industry Federation, Inc., with support from the Offices of the Provincial Agriculturists in Batangas, Cavite, Laguna, Quezon and Rizal.
The CCQA aims to recognize outstanding fermented cacao beans in the region and promote quality standards and best postharvest practices among cacao producers. Results will be formally announced during the Calabarzon Cacao Congress 2025, to be held on October 22-24 at the Quezon Convention Center, Lucena City.