a UNESCAP Intergovermental Organization
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Pepper News
From Field to Future: A New Digital Chapter Begins

On 26 January 2026, the International Pepper Community marked an important milestone with the signing of a Master Service Agreement alongside its technology partner, Corbel Business Applications. This step reflects a shared commitment to strengthening the digital foundation of the global pepper community.
The agreement also signals the evolution of the IPC Farmers App into IPC PepperLink, a single, integrated digital ecosystem designed to connect the entire pepper value chain. Through this platform, market insights become more accessible, communication flows more seamlessly across stakeholders, and data is translated into practical knowledge that supports smarter and more sustainable growth.

In a rapidly changing agricultural landscape, connection is no longer optional; it is essential. By bringing farmers, exporters, institutions, and partners into one shared digital space, IPC PepperLink aims to build resilience and collective progress across the global spice industry.
Not just a platform, but a shared pathway forward.
#IPC #InternationalPepperCommunity #IPCPepperLink #GlobalPepperTrade #SustainableGrowth #InnovationAction
Previous Publications
- International Pepper Community 44th Annual Session and Other Meetings for the year 2016
- Geographical Indication of Lampung Black Pepper
- Members of Panel from member countries met in Bogor to review the IPC Agreement
- ED and Liaison Officers of Malaysia, Sri Lanka visited BALITTRO
- Sincere Condolences
- IPC held 22nd Meeting of IPC Committee on Quality in Kuching, Malaysia
- Mr. Iman Pambagyo, Director General of International Trade Negotiations, Republic of Indonesia and the Chairman of IPC for 2015-2016
- IPC Committee on R&D met in Balikpapan, East Kalimantan, Indonesia
- Indonesian COFTRA / BAPPEBTI to launch Mobile WRS
- IPC to revise the 2005 Pepper Production Guide with the latest update technology
- IPC adopted new revised IPC Standard Specifications for Whole Black and White pepper, Whole Dehydrated Green pepper and Ground Black and White pepper
- Codex Committee on Food Import and Export Inspection and Certification System (CCFICS) Melbourne,Australia from 6th to 12th February.
- World Pepper Industry; Present status and Future Trend
- New office of IPC Secretariat inaugurated by Chairman of IPC
- IPC Committee on Quality met at Cochin India to finalize the Revised Draft of IPC Standards for Pepper and Pepper Products
- IPC organized the 3rd International Pepper Conclave 2015 in Shanghai, China
- IPC and CHINAESA to hold the 3rd International Pepper Conclave 2015 in Shanghai
- Dr. A. Jayathilak, IAS named as Chairman of International Pepper Community
- The Government of India is to host 43rd Session and Annual Meetings of IPC from 22nd - 25th Nov. 2015
- IPC Experts met in Lampung to develop a Guideline for Production of Quality Pepper Planting Material and Pepper Production Guide
- IPC and Indonesia Tea Board met to discuss the potential of intercropping Pepper with Tea
- Executive Director of IPC attended the UN-CAPSA Meeting in Bogor
- Indonesia Tea Research Institute seek for support from BALITTRO and IPC for intercropping Tea with Pepper
- NOVOZIMES REPRESENTATIVES VISITED IPC
- IPC to support GIZ-RED pepper project / programme implemented in the pepper growing areas of West Kalimantan