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Pepper News
Unlocking Potential, Cultivating Innovation
From the heart of Sri Lanka’s heritage city, Kandy, the 14th Meeting of the IPC Committee on Research and Development became more than just a gathering; it was a collaborative movement to redefine the future of pepper through science, technology, and solidarity.
Led by Madam M.K.S.R.D. Samarasinghe, Director General of the Department of Export Agriculture of Sri Lanka, and honored by the presence of H.E. Mrs. Dewi Gustina Tobing, Indonesian Ambassador to Sri Lanka and the Maldives, the meeting brought together passionate experts and policymakers from IPC Member Countries to exchange breakthroughs in pepper cultivation, techniques, and sustainable applications.
Held on 15–16 July 2025, this forum wasn’t just about research; it was about building bridges. From policy dialogue to practical innovations, the event served as a platform to uplift smallholders, encourage data-driven farming, and explore future-ready solutions in a volatile world.
To enrich this dialogue, delegates were invited to visit local pepper plantations and processing sites, a journey that turned theory into lived experience. The tour highlighted not only the uniqueness of Sri Lanka’s pepper industry but also reminded us of the power of learning from one another.
Previous Publications
- One Vision, One Flavor: Cambodia and IPC in Sync!
- Strategic Conversations, Shared Futures: IPC Welcomes Delegation from China
- Bridging Continents Through Peppers
- One Vision, One Voice - For the Future of the Pepper Industry
- Fostering Unity in the Global Spice Trade Amid Uncertainty
- U.S. Spice Regulations 101: A Webinar Series for Global Spice Suppliers
- Strengthening Partnerships for a Thriving Pepper Industry
- Driving Collaboration, Strengthening Impact.
- STRENGTHENING COLLABORATION ON BUSINESS AND RESEARCH BETWEEN THE INTERNATIONAL PEPPER COMMUNITY AND UNIVERSITI MALAYSIA SARAWAK
- The 52nd Annual Session and Meetings of the International Pepper Community and the International Spices Exhibition 2024 (52nd IPC ASM ISE)
- Food and Ingredients Asia Indonesia
- THE 13TH MEETING OF THE IPC COMMITTEE ON RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
- MALAYSIA NATIONAL PEPPER INDUSTRY CONFERENCE 2024
- INTERNATIONAL PEPPER COMMUNITY BILATERAL MEETING WITH THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY OF UNESCAP
- THE 80TH SESSION OF THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMISSION FOR ASIA AND THE PACIFIC
- The IPC Secretariat received a courtesy visit from AIM Energy Saving Technology Co., Ltd, Guangdong, China.
- THE BIGGEST GATHERING AND EXHIBITION OF THE GLOBAL PEPPER INDUSTRY IS BACK! (51st IPC ASM ISE)
- The International Pepper Community successfully held the Celebration of International Pepper Day 2023
- Partnering with ASTA, IDH, and other pepper industry player, the IPC successfully organized the 1st Series of IPC Webinar 2023
- Minister of Trade Indonesia, Mr. Zulkifli Hasan paid a visit to the office of International Pepper Community Secretariat
- THE 1ST SERIES OF IPC WEBINAR 2023: GLOBAL SUPPLY AND DEMAND OF PEPPER - RECALIBRATING EXPECTATIONS
- American Spice Trade Association Annual Meeting & Exhibits 2023
- The 1st series of IPC Webinar 2023: GLOBAL SUPPLY AND DEMAND OF PEPPER - RECALIBRATING EXPECTATIONS
- Meeting with Saraspice Sdn. Bhd, together with the Malaysian Pepper Board
- Pepper Farm Visit, Kampon Stass, Bau, Serawak