BSCA and SCA sign MoU to establish the Coffee Value Assessment as Brazil's testing standard

The Brazil Specialty Coffee Association (BSCA) and the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) have formalized their longstanding partnership via a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing the Coffee Value Assessment (CVA) as the official specialty coffee evaluation standard in Brazil.

The CVA, which grades coffee based on several criteria ranging from flavor to emotional response, was developed by SCA to serve as a national standard in specialty coffee assessment. As part of the agreement, SCA will assist with its implementation by training and supporting BSCA staff, collecting and analyzing data, and boosting BSCA’s visibility internationally by promoting events and supplying content.

For its part, BSCA will expand access to SCA training programs and certification.

SCA CEO Yannis Apostolopoulos emphasized that the partnership aims to improve transparency, inclusivity, and knowledge within the coffee industry. Vinicius Estrela, BSCA’s Executive Director, stated that the partnership will provide greater opportunities for coffee producers while improving transparency in the industry.