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In a world that never stops evolving, innovation lights the path forward. On 28 October 2025, the 47th Pepper Tech Meeting took place in Kochi, India, as part of the 53rd Annual Session of the International Pepper Community (IPC). The event brought together some of the brightest minds in research and technology who shared discoveries that are transforming the global pepper industry.
Carrying the theme “Technology as an Equalizer in a Fragmented Trade World,†the meeting became a dynamic space where ideas met science and collaboration fostered progress. Experts explored topics such as climate-smart cultivation, next-generation crop protection, residue-free production, and affordable technologies for sustainable water and fertilizer management, revealing how knowledge and innovation can unite diverse players in global trade.
Among the distinguished speakers were Dr. Santhosh J. Eapen, formerly with ICAR–IISR; Dr. Murukesan Krishnapillai of the College of Micronesia; Dr. Sunil Tamgale of the International Pepper League; Mr. Prasobh S. Prasad of Mane Kancor Ingredients Pvt. Ltd; Mr. Pradeep Shrivastava of YES BANK; and Dr. Mini Raj of Kerala Agricultural University. Their insights reflected decades of dedication to research, innovation, and excellence in the spice world.
From laboratories to plantations and from data to decisions, the International Pepper Community continues to connect technology with cultivation while nurturing a more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable future for the world’s most beloved spice.
Previous Publications
- IPC Farmers App Training Programme and Networking Session with the Malaysian Industry Stakeholders
- Discussion between the IPC Secretariat, Ministry of Plantation and Commodities and MPB, Malaysia.
- Visit and Meeting with Malaysian Pepper Board on IPC Farmers App Training
- 50 YEARS JOURNEY OF THE INTERNATIONAL PEPPER COMMUNITY – TOGETHER WE ARE STRONGER
- 50th Years Journey of the IPC
- MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- The International Pepper Community Secretariat received a courtesy visit from H.E Yasoja Gunasekera, Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Indonesia and ASEAN.
- Meaningful Discussion with the Industry
- ASIA'S LARGEST FOOD & BEVERAGE INGREDIENTS EXHIBITION IN JAKARTA, INDONESIA
- PEPPER MARKET CONTINUES IN BEARISH TERRITORY FOR 3RD QUARTER OF 2022
- Celebration of IPC's Golden Anniversary and International Pepper Day
- IPC50: THE CELEBRATION OF IPC’S 50T H ANNIVERSARY AND INTERNATIONAL PEPPER DAY, 16 APRIL 2022, SATURDAY, 01:00 PM ( JKT TIME, GMT+7 )
- LOGO DESIGN COMPETITION
- PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION
- IPC Best Award 2020
- The 10th Meeting of the IPC Committee on R&D
- Pepper Statistical Yearbook 2020 is Available Now
- New Executive Director for the International Pepper Community
- Unpredictability of Viet Nam Pepper Price
- Viet Nam Pepper Prices Have Increased Significantly After Tet Holiday 2021
- SYMSAC X, 09 - 12 February 2021
- Online International Pepper Conference 2020 on 5 January 2021
- The 9th Meeting of the IPC Committee on R & D, October 15, 2020.
- The 26th Meeting of the IPC Committee on Quality, July 15, 2020.
- IPC Re-enhanced Cooperation with China Spices Association