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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
- The 47th Annual Sessions and Meetings of the IPC, 12-14 November 2019, Vung Tau City Viet Nam
- INDONESIAN PEPPER DAY 2019
- IPC Indonesian Farmers App Workshop East Lampung, September 10, 2019.
- The 25th Meeting of the IPC Committee on Quality
- The 5th Meeting of the IPC Committee on Marketing
- IPC Technical Training
- 8<sup>th</sup> Meeting of the IPC Committee on R & D
- Registrations Open Now - International Pepper Conference 2019
- VIETNAM IPC FARMERS APP LAUNCH 04-APR-2019
- IPC INDONESIAN FARMERS APP WORKSHOP 2019
- IPC Cooperation with Indian Institute of Spice Research
- IPC - AISEF Indian Pepper App Launched
- Strategis for Greater Growth and Development of the Pepper Industry in Malaysia
- Transformation Through Collaboration
- The 24th Meeting of IPC Committee on Quality
- IPC-AISEF sign off agreement of IPC Farmers App in India, July 2018
- IPC Farmers App Launching Ceremony
- The IPC Farmers App Launching in Indonesia and India in July and August
- Indian Pepper Value Addition
- Inviting Expression Of Interest (EOI) to participate in the IPC Farmer's App
- The Executive Director attended the 3rd International Spice Conference, 4th - 7th February 2018, Jaipur, India.
- The President Maithripala Sirisena inaugurated the 45th Session of the IPC.
- President Maithripala Sirisena presented the IPC Awards 2016.
- Pesticide Residue Training, 26-27th September 2017, Kuching, Malaysia
- India and Indonesia organized Pepper Day in October 2017