In the tea industry, collaboration, knowledge exchange, and shared commitment to quality are essential for growth. The AVPA (Association...

This international distinction est bien plus qu'un simple trophée : elle reflète la qualité de votre production et le travail d'une...

As part of the OFF day of the Paris Tea Festival, AVPA had the pleasure of hosting an exceptional tasting of Korean teas in its offices,...

Organized on the initiative of tea sommelier and festival founder María Kockmann, the Paris Tea Festival took place on June 14–15, 2025,...

During the exceptional Korean tea tasting organized as part of the OFF day of the Paris Tea Festival, AVPA formalized an important...

Tea festival Paris AVPA Competition winner

Conference at the Paris Tea Festival The global tea market is currently experiencing strong growth, driven by increasing demand for...

For over twenty years, the Agency for the Valorization of Agricultural Products – AVPA has been working to promote and recognize...

On May 21, 2025, AVPA was welcomed at the French Senate by Senator Marie-Pierre Monier for a tasting of the award-winning olive oils from...

During the tasting held at the French Senate on May 21, a rich and meaningful discussion took place between Senator Marie-Pierre Monier...

This Monday, June 16th, marks the end of the technical and gastronomic tastings for the fifth edition of our competition for...

When the City of Light Blends Tradition and Innovation Over a Cup of Tea Paris. A name that evokes art, taste, and cultural encounters....

From May 5 to 9, 2025, an exceptional workshop took place in Taiwan, entirely dedicated to exploring the aromas of the country’s teas....

The collaboration between AVPA and the Korean Tea Society began in October 2024, thanks to the initiative of Maria Kockmann, a member of...

Each year, the International Contest for Coffees Roasted at Origin, organized by AVPA, highlights producers from around the world whose...

In the village of Ticul, in southern Yucatán, lies a hidden gem in the world of chocolate: Ki’Xocolatl, an artisanal chocolate maker born...

On January 30, 2025, during TF1’s 8 p.m. news, a captivating report took viewers on a journey to the island of São Tomé and Príncipe and...

For over twenty years, the association has brought together producers, distributors, connoisseurs, and food enthusiasts to celebrate the...

While Paris is known for its love of wine and coffee, high-quality tea remains relatively discreet in the French gastronomic scene. With...

My trip to El Salvador The family farms I visited are perfect examples of a quality approach, combining innovative farming practices and...

Comalcalco, Tabasco, in the south of Mexico – November 2024. Over three enriching days, I had the privilege of training a group of 30...

The richness of traditions, the value of local products made by hand, invite us to discover and marvel. For almost twenty years, the AVPA...

The 2024 AVPA (Agency for the Valorization of Agricultural Products) awards ceremony, hosted at the lively Taipei Expo, was a spectacular...

The 4th edition of the "Chocolates Processed at origin " International Contest AVPA-Paris 2024 confirmed its success with more than 170...

AVPA extends its deepest gratitude to the Gastronomic Jury for their invaluable contribution to the Coffees Roasted at Origin...

A heartfelt thank you to the Gastronomic Jury for their dedication, time, and expertise during the 7th Teas of the World tasting and...

🌟 Producers, AVPA Juries, Members, and Friends! Join Us for a Special Celebration in Paris! 🌟 We are thrilled to invite you to a truly...

🌍Dear  Producers, AVPA Juries, Members, and Friends! Join Us at Equip Hotel for a Special  #Celebration  in Paris! 🌟🌍 We are delighted...

🌍 AVPA Paris is honored to have collaborated with Neoma Business School , Rouen, for a highly enriching session led by  Nadya Mamet  and...

We are excited to announce that  AVPA - Agence pour la Valorisation des Produits Agricoles , Paris has officially conducted the tasting...

We are thrilled to announce that the tasting and evaluation of coffee samples have officially begun for the 10th edition of the "Coffees...

We are honored to announce that the Tea and Beverage Research Station (TBRS) of Taiwan TBRS joined the tea tasting and evaluation process...

A meeting of revelation between Wuyistar, a tea-producing company in China, and the AVPA at the AVPA in Paris, organized by Sia...

On Wednesday, June 12, the AVPA hosted a tasting and meeting event with tea producers from Komaen, Laos, along with other stakeholders...

With its 600 members (producers, distributors and gastronomes) the AVPA, Agency for the Valorization of Agricultural Products knows how...

The 20th Mengdingshan Tea and Tourism Festival promotes the place of tea within tourism. Since the beginning of 2023 in China, the...

Among widely accepted ideas is the principle that high-quality products sell for higher prices, sometimes significantly higher than...

On 25th of April 2024, AVPA had the pleasure to host Chef Virginie Legrand in its Parisian headquarters for an original mission: to...

On Friday March 1, 2024, the AVPA (Agency for the Valorization of Agricultural Products) was delighted to welcome Lumbini Tea Valley,...

It was out of a passion for chocolate that dates back to my earliest childhood that I became a chocolatier, or the art of tasting. I have...

This year again, Chloé DOUTRE-ROUSSEL collaborates with AVPA for the 4th International Chocolate Processed at Origin Contest. Her...

AVPA is pleased to introduce Pascale Adeline, President of the Jury of «Chocolates with adjuvants and other additives» Pascale Adeline is...

In a FAQ, which means Frequently Asked Questions, the AVPA Team answers the questions that many of you ask us regularly. Why do a FAQ? We...

Collaboration with the Agency of Rural Development and Soil and Water Conservation in Taiwan to promote and foster the relationship...

At the 21st "World Edible Oils" International Contest AVPA-Paris 2023, nearly 300 vegetable oils (olive, seeds, fruits and nuts, flavored...

The “Salon du Chocolat” in Paris is an annual event that highlights cocoa producers, chocolatiers, and chocolate enthusiasts that I am!...

Finally, 2023 will be the year of a sustained effort to improve the local and international visibility of the exceptional chocolatiers of...

Tofillo Farm

I am Christophe Bertrand, chocolatier manager of À la Reine Astrid, and also a member of the gastronomic jury of AVPA International...

Infusions are synonymous with creativity for a «Lifestyle , so healthy» that has won the hearts of consumers. These herbal drinks have...