Since 2009, Gourmet Selection has had the good sense to bring together a rich and diverse sector – producers, manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and local shopkeepers – to offer the largest showcase of fine grocery products. A major tricolor fair for quality grocery, Gourmet Selection is the must-attend event to explore today’s and tomorrow’s trends, both locally and internationally. Over two days, more than 300 exhibitors and 5,300 professional visitors come together to network, share,...

In this new episode of our podcast, Philippe Juglar, President of AVPA, takes us to the heart of the history of coffee in Europe and the first competitions organized by our agency. With passion and clarity, he shares our unique approach: “giving everyone the opportunity to be heard”, whether they are producers, judges, or coffee enthusiasts. Philippe also explains how we select our juries to ensure evaluations that are both fair and rigorous, highlighting our commitment to quality,...

When a vanilla variety captures the attention of an expert jury, an entire industry can reinvent itself. The story of São Tomé and Príncipe illustrates how recognition can become the starting point for international ambition In 2021, Juliette Dohar discovered the AVPA (Agency for the Valorization of Agricultural Products) and presented her organic vanilla production from São Tomé and Príncipe to a particularly demanding panel of experts. The award she received, a Gourmet Medal, marked an...