Growers are analyzing the grain's potential for entering gourmet markets.
A forum called "Cacao Quality: Input for a National Strategy", organized by Project "Cacao Centroamérica", was attended by more than 30 cacao organizations.
"Costa Rican caco is considered of high quality, due to its origin and genetic characteristics", said Juan Pablo Buchert, president of the National Chamber of Fine Cacao (Canacaco).