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Forging Common Purpose: Beijing Conversation for a Stronger Pepper Future
In Chongqing, the dialogue began. In Beijing, the vision took shape..
On 10 November 2025, the International Pepper Community continued its diplomatic mission through two meaningful engagements with the Government of the People’s Republic of China.
In the morning, the Executive Director, Mrs. Marina Novira Anggraini, together with the IPC team, was welcomed by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs. The discussion opened promising pathways in agricultural R&D, laboratory cooperation, sustainable and residue-free pepper production, and the advancement of digital and agri-tech innovation.
Later that afternoon, the mission progressed with the Ministry of Commerce. Conversations highlighted trade and market development, value-added pepper industries, deeper connectivity with the China Spices Association, and strengthened supply-chain collaboration.
Across both meetings, one theme resonated strongly: a united voice among pepper-producing countries is essential for a resilient, future-ready, and globally competitive pepper industry.
IPC also extended an invitation for China to consider joining the Community, standing alongside India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, and Viet Nam, in shaping a stronger and more connected pepper world.
Beijing reminded us of one truth: shared purpose moves industries, and shared vision reshapes the future.
And behind every step of this mission, there were helping hands and warm hearts. IPC conveys its deepest appreciation to H.E. Ambassador Djauhari Oratmangun @djauharioratmangun and the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Beijing @kbribeijing for their steadfast support and thoughtful facilitation throughout the journey. IPC also extends heartfelt gratitude to the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China @chinaembassy_indonesia in Jakarta, whose gracious coordination and unwavering support helped open doors and strengthen every conversation. Together, their commitments quietly but powerfully elevated IPC’s mission and made this progress possible.
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Previous Publications
- Pepper/Spice Exhibition at Kandy, Sri Lanka, 30th Oct. - 2nd Nov. 2017
- MPB Central Lab, Kuching, to host IPC Quality Training programme in September 2017
- Executive Director of the International Pepper Community to visit Cambodia in June 2017
- Sri Lanka to host the 45th Annual Session of the IPC during 30th Oct - 2nd Nov. 2017
- Sri Lanka's pepper now becomes one of most important spice crops for export after Cinnamon - Bandula Wickramarachchi
- Members to continue organizing the Pepper Day in 2017
- IPC revises Standard Specifications for Pepper and Pepper Products
- Iman Pambagyo, Director General seeks IPC member countries to strengthen collaborative works in responding to the quality related issues
- IPC GMP Book to be printed in different language of IPC member countries
- IPC Inter-lab Proficiency Testing Programme
- IPC Book on Good Manufacturing Practices for Pepper (P. nigrum L.) was launched
- The IPC Special Session held on 09th - 10th January 2017 in Jakarta, Indonesia
- Sri Lanka has confirmed to host the 45th Annual Session and other Meetings of the International Pepper Community in Kandy.
- Mrs. Mariam Ilias named as the Liaison Officer of Malaysia to IPC
- Lampung now has another modern pepper / spice processing unit
- 1st Forum Vietnam Pepper Outlook 2016 organized successfully in Phu Quoc
- VPA to organize 1st Forum Vietnam Pepper Outlook from 17th-19th November 2016
- IPC Executive Director visited Davao, Philippines and met Governor Claude Bautista
- ED attended the 47th APCC COCOTECH
- Dr. Agus Wahyudi named as Director of Spices and Seasonal Crops of the Agriculture Ministry of Indonesia
- Mr. Eng. BANDULA Wickramaarachchi Secretary of Ministry of Primary Industries of Sri Lanka, is the Chairman of IPC for 2016/2017
- Governor Bautista and other officials of Philippines visited Indonesia and Vietnam
- Dato Tan Sri William Mawan Ikom named as new Chairman and Dr. Harry Entebang as new Director General of Malaysian Pepper Board
- IPC announced the winners of the IPC Award Winners for the year 2015
- Minister of Trade of the Republic of Indonesia, urged IPC to strengthen the cooperation among the members on five strategic important issues.