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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
- DEA launched a program series to support pepper industry in Sri Lanka
- ED MET DR. ROHAYATI OF INDONESIA TEA BOARD
- Executive Director of IPC visited Ministry of Trade and met Director of APEC and other International Organizations
- ED participated at the XXI PLACROSYM, Kozhikode, India, 10-12 Dec. 2014
- Emater and Embrapa undertakes promotion programme on adoption of GAP for Pepper
- Winners of the IPC Award for 2013
- IPC IS TO REVISE IPC QUALITY STANDARD FOR PEPPER AND PEPPER PRODUCTS
- MARD TO HOST THE 42ND ANNUAL SESSION AND MEETINGS OF IPC IN HCM CITY, VIETNNAM
- IPC supported a Group of Pepper Farmer in Purbalingga, Central Java in developing a Model of Pepper Nursery
- Indonesia hosted the Working Group Meeting on Pepper (ANFWPG) in Surabaya
- PEPPER DAY 2014 IN MALAYSIA
- MINISTRY OF TRADE INDONESIA ORGANIZED PEPPER DAY IN JAKARTA
- BRAZIL ORGANIZED PROMOTION PROGRAMME PEPPER DAY IN PARA STATE
- MR. TRAN KIM LONG OF VIETNAM IS THE CHAIRMAN OF IPC FOR 2013/2014
- Online registration for the 41st Session of IPC is now open
- Production Estimate of Indonesian Pepper 2013
- Clarifications on the Carbendazim issue from residue in pepper
- The International Pepper Conclave, Dubai, UAE, 24th - 25th June 2013
- VPA organized Pepper Day in Vienam along with the VPA Annual Meeting
- Datin Paduka Nurmala Abd. Rahim - IPC Chairman for 2012/2013
- IPC to launch the promotion programme - Pepper Fest in 2013
- Malaysia to host the 41st Session and Meetings of IPC, 11th - 13th November 2013
- ASTA ANNUAL MEETING AND EXHIBITS 2013
- FOOD AND HOTEL INDONESIA 2013 EXPO: 10-13 APRIL 2013
- IDH Sets up Office in Indonesia