Category Archives: Coffee News

KAAPI LEKKA (kaapilekka.com) – For the FIRST-TIME, a user-friendly FREE App (kaapilekka.com) has been created in both Kannada and English. Exclusively built for the benefit of Coffee Planters of Kodagu (Coorg) by a native-generational Kodagu Planter

Agriculture, Coffee News, Coffee, Kodagu (Coorg), Famous Personalities of Kodagu / Coorg, Inspiration / Positive News and Features, Records, All, Science & Technology, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

by Abdul-Aleem

This Free and easily accessible new product is being introduced for the First time in Kodagu (Coorg) District, Karnataka . 

Karnataka produces over 70% of India’s coffee and Kodagu accounts for roughly 50% of the state’s production.

For ease of the reader/user, the following information is divided into 3 (three) parts. 

First a simple profile and easy to understand communication on the new App www.kaapilekka.com.  Second a brief interview with the App creator, to better understand the App www.kaapilekka.com.  Thirdly thumbnail notes on the Ammathi (Virajpet District) Kodagu native ,whose idea it was to benefit the planters of Kodagu with FREE access.

Part 01 (One)

About Kaapi Lekka (www.kaapilekka.com)

A free digital ledger built for Kodagu coffee planters

In one sentence Kaapi Lekka helps a coffee planter keep labour, advances, expenses, harvest and sales in one private ledger, so the year’s real cost and cost per kilogram become easier to understand.

From one estate ledger to a community tool


Seventeen workers turn up today. Four have advances. One worked a half-day. The brush cutter needs maintenance. Fertilizer must be paid for. Pepper is harvested and coffee goes for curing.

A coffee year advances through hundreds of such entries – each ordinary on its own, but difficult to reconstruct later.


Most planters keep records, but those records are often split between a labour book, diary, spreadsheet, messages and memory.

By the end of the year, one practical question can be surprisingly hard to answer:
what did the year really cost, and what did each kilogram of clean coffee return?


Kaapi Lekka began as a personal estate ledger built to answer that question. It was not conceived as a startup or a commercial accounting package.

The aim was simpler: keep the everyday plantation record in one place and make the running picture of the estate easier to see.

Once the tool proved useful in day-to-day estate work, it was opened to fellow planters as a free community project.


Built around the way an estate actually works

Kaapi Lekka is designed around routine estate decisions rather than formal accounting terminology. It keeps people and payments, estate activity and the running financial picture connected without asking a planter to learn a conventional accounting system.


a. People and payments — daily labour by worker, block and work type; reusable wage rates; receiver grouping; and visible advances and settlements.
b. Estate activity and costs — expenses such as fertilizer, spray and transport, together with harvest and sales recorded as the season progresses.
c. The running picture — a dashboard that brings cost, output, settlements and cost per kilogram together for review.

Especially useful for small and medium planters

Large estates often have established systems, dedicated staff or people assigned to accounts. On a smaller or family-run holding, the planter may be the owner, supervisor, record keeper, buyer and seller at once.


Important information can remain scattered simply because there is no separate person available to organise it.

Kaapi Lekka is intended especially for that situation: discipline without complicated paperwork, and a clearer view of labour, advances, expenses, harvest, sales and profitability while the season is still in progress. It supports the planter’s judgement rather than trying to replace it.


A simpler first-time experience

The current sign-in experience is direct. A new user visits kaapilekka.com, chooses English or Kannada, signs in with a Google account and can start immediately. There is no access request form and no waiting period for manual approval.


A short guided setup then helps the user name the estate, add the first block, optionally add a worker, and optionally record a first activity such as a workday, expense, harvest or sale. The Home screen keeps a simple getting-started checklist so the user can return to unfinished steps later.

Designed for phones, field conditions and local use

Kaapi Lekka works in a web browser on Android phones, iPhones and laptops, and it can be added to a phone’s home screen like an app. The interface is available in English and Kannada. It uses large, direct actions and a guided setup intended to reduce the learning burden for users who do not work with conventional accounting software.


Connectivity on estates is not always reliable. After a successful online sign-in and load, the app can cache work on the device while offline and resume synchronization when connectivity returns. The screen shows whether entries are saved, queued or synchronized so that a planter is not left guessing.

FREE-to-Use & privacy-conscious


Kaapi Lekka is currently offered free of charge as a community project. The Kaapi Lekka Team bears the hosting and maintenance costs and intends to continue doing so in support of the community.

The service has no advertisements, paid tier or sale of planter data. The application uses Google sign-in, Firebase Authentication and Firestore. Security rules separate each signed-in member’s ledger from other members, while the member can use the same Google account across devices.

The current public experience is August 28th, 2026

For more information : contact the Kaapi Lekka Team : email:kaapilekka.support@gmail.com

__________________________________________

Part 02

An INTERVIEW with the idea and product creator of www.kaapilekka.com – Makeen Khan

” Kaapi Lekka applies the discipline and clarity I learned in large organisations to a very practical problem at home. The aim is not to replace a planter’s judgement, but to make the year’s real costs easier to understand. “ says Makeen

Makeen Khan – Founder, Creator & Project Steward – KAAPI LEKKA – kaapilekka.com

Interview in Q & A format to address specific issues, one-by-one :

1. What specific problem prompted you to build Kaapi Lekka?

The immediate problem was fragmented estate record-keeping. Labour might be in one notebook, advances in another, expenses in messages or bills, and harvest and sales in separate sheets. That makes it difficult to know the estate’s true running cost or cost per kilogram of clean coffee. Kaapi Lekka began as a practical ledger for one estate and was later opened to other Kodagu planters.

2. How did you validate that a digital app was the right solution?

The first validation came from actual use on the creator’s own estate. The test was not whether it looked modern, but whether it reduced reconstruction at the end of the season and made everyday figures easier to retrieve. A phone-based ledger was useful because the phone is already present when labour, payments and field activity are being recorded. The project is still learning from real use; it does not claim a formal market study.

3. Were local growers or cooperatives involved in design and testing?

The product grew from a planter’s own workflow and early informal feedback from a small number of Kodagu planters, rather than from a formal cooperative-led design programme. That feedback reinforced the need for simplicity, local terminology, clear payment handling and a low-friction first-time experience. Wider planter feedback is now important, but we prefer to describe that process honestly rather than overstate the scale of testing.

4. How does the app handle weak connectivity and synchronization?

After a successful online sign-in and load, the app uses local browser storage and Firestore offline persistence to keep entries available when signal drops. Pending changes synchronize when connectivity returns, and the interface shows whether data is saving, queued offline or synchronized. An internet connection is still needed for the initial Google sign-in and first load.

5. How did you address language and accessibility for non-technical users?

The interface currently supports English and Kannada. A new user chooses a language before sign-in and can change it later. The app uses a guided first-time setup, direct action labels, large tap targets, helpful empty screens and an always-available quick-add action. Kodava Takk is not currently supported, so we would not claim that it is.

6. What technology stack keeps the app affordable enough to remain free?

Kaapi Lekka is a lightweight progressive web app built with web technologies and hosted through Firebase. Google sign-in handles authentication, Firestore stores and synchronizes data, and the app can be installed from the browser without an app-store distribution layer. This serverless approach keeps infrastructure and operational complexity low for a small community project.

7. What metrics are you tracking to measure real-world impact on yield or income?

We do not currently claim a measured improvement in yield or income. The first useful indicators are simpler: whether a member completes setup, returns to the ledger, records activity consistently and can use the resulting cost and settlement information. Administrative monitoring is deliberately limited to activation signals rather than private ledger values. Any future impact study should rely on voluntary, consented feedback rather than inspection of members’ financial records.

8. Since the app is free, how will it remain sustainable?

Kaapi Lekka is maintained as a small community project, and its serverless architecture keeps operating costs modest. The Kaapi Lekka Team currently bears the hosting and maintenance costs and intends to continue doing so in support of the community. No paid tier is planned; the intention is for Kaapi Lekka to remain free and ad-free, without selling planter data.

9. How do you protect privacy and prevent commercial exploitation of planter data?

Members sign in with Google, and Firestore security rules separate each member’s ledger from other members. Data synchronizes only for the signed-in account, and users can export a JSON backup of their own records. Kaapi Lekka does not sell planter data or use it for advertising. Support and activation monitoring are designed around account and onboarding information, not the member’s detailed labour, expense, harvest or sales values.

10. Does Kaapi Lekka address white stem borer, monsoon variation or other local crop challenges?

Kaapi Lekka is not an agronomy or pest-diagnosis app. It does not predict weather or prescribe treatment. What it can do is help a planter record the labour, inputs, dates, blocks and costs associated with estate work. For example, spray-related labour can be recorded against a block and the related expense recorded by date and category, creating a clearer history to discuss with a qualified agronomist. Specialist crop advice should continue to come from qualified agronomists and local institutions.

11. Will the app expand to Chikmagalur, Wayanad or crops such as pepper?

The present focus is Kodagu coffee estates. The ledger can already accommodate mixed-estate activity and planter-defined work or expense categories, but the product has not announced a broader regional rollout. Expansion should happen only if the current Kodagu experience remains simple and dependable and if growers elsewhere confirm that the workflow fits their needs.

Important and Beneficial Facts of kaapilekka.com for the Users:

  • Kaapi Lekka is a free, ad-free community ledger for Kodagu coffee planters.
  • It covers labour, workers, advances, expenses, harvest, sales and cost-per-kilogram reporting.
  • The current interface supports English and Kannada.
  • New users can sign in with Google and start immediately; there is no request form or approval wait.
  • The app can be added to a phone’s home screen and can queue entries during poor connectivity after an initial online sign-in/load.

EASY ILLUSTRATION FOR FIRST-TIME USERS :

Important and easy technical ‘Qualifications & Information’ for the Users :

  • Proven yield or income gains — no formal impact study has yet established this.
  • The app can be added to a phone’s home screen and can queue entries during poor connectivity after an initial online sign-in/load.
  • Agronomy advice — the app records estate activity but does not diagnose pests or recommend treatment.
  • Always works offline — the initial Google sign-in and first load need connectivity; offline work follows a successful online load.
  • Gmail-level security — say that the app uses Firebase Authentication, Firestore and per-user security rules instead.
  • Formal cooperative validation — describe the present evidence as own-estate use and early informal feedback from a small number of Kodagu planters.
  • Website: kaapilekka.com
  • Support contact: kaapilekka.support@gmail.com

_____________________________________

Part 03 (Three)

THUMBNAIL BRIEF on Makeen Khan – the Creator, Founder and Project Steward of App – Kaapi Lekka

Makeen’s roots are in Ammathi (Virajpet Taluk), Kodagu, where his family has been landholders for generations. After a long international career in technology and digital transformation, he returned to Coorg following his retirement from Coca-Cola and brought that experience back to a practical challenge at home: helping planters understand the true running picture of their estates.

Professional journey

Across more than four decades in technology, Makeen worked on enterprise systems, data and analytics, cloud technology, cybersecurity, automation and large-scale digital transformation. He spent nearly three decades with Coca-Cola and served as Chief Information Officer. His leadership responsibilities extended across the Middle East and South West Asia, bringing together technology, people and business priorities across different countries and cultures.

He is currently Senior Vice President at eBest Mobile, where he contributes to the company’s growth. His professional background is relevant to Kaapi Lekka not because the project is intended to become a large commercial platform, but because it brings disciplined systems thinking to a familiar local problem.

From Ammathi roots to Kaapi Lekka

After returning to Coorg, Makeen saw how estate information could remain divided between labour books, diaries, messages, bills, spreadsheets and memory. Kaapi Lekka began as a personal estate ledger to connect labour, advances, expenses, harvest and sales in one place and make the cost per kilogram easier to understand. Once the approach proved useful in everyday estate work, it was opened to fellow Kodagu planters as a free community project.

Makeen currently bears the hosting and maintenance costs and intends to continue supporting the service for the community. Kaapi Lekka has no advertisements, paid tier or sale of planter data. The public support channel remains Kaapi Lekka Support, allowing the project to be accountable without exposing personal contact information.

After returning to Coorg, Makeen saw how estate information could remain divided between labour books, diaries, messages, bills, spreadsheets and memory. Kaapi Lekka began as a personal estate ledger to connect labour, advances, expenses, harvest and sales in one place and make the cost per kilogram easier to understand. Once the approach proved useful in everyday estate work, it was opened to fellow Kodagu planters as a free community project.

Makeen currently bears the hosting and maintenance costs and intends to continue supporting the service for the community. Kaapi Lekka has no advertisements, paid tier or sale of planter data. The public support channel remains Kaapi Lekka Support, allowing the project to be accountable without exposing personal contact information.

At a glance

  • Roots: Ammathi, Kodagu; from a family of landholders across generations.
  • Career: More than four decades in technology and digital transformation; former Coca-Cola Chief Information Officer.
  • Current role: Senior Vice President at eBest Mobile, supporting the company’s growth.
  • Community work: Founder and project steward of Kaapi Lekka, built by a Kodagu planter for fellow planters.

For more detailed information: Website: kaapilekka.com

Support contact: kaapilekka.support@gmail.com

Disclaimer :

Editorial use: Name and the biographical facts in this approved profile may be used with agreed coverage. Personal phone, personal email, home or exact estate location, relatives’ identities, and any photograph require separate approval. Coca-Cola and eBest Mobile are biographical references only and do not imply organisational endorsement of Kaapi Lekka.

(Abdul-Aleem the interviewer, is the founder/creator of the News Aggregators www.karnatakafirst.com (also available on Whats Ap) and www.kodagufirst.in amongst others. He maybe contacted at : aleem.ilmcity@gmail.com).

Championing Indian-grown with Ahaana Coffee

Coffee News, Coffee, Kodagu (Coorg), World Opinion, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Some Australian roasters are turning to India as an origin as coffee supply from other regions tightens. Image: Ahaana Coffee

As Australian roasters explore alternative origins, Ahaana Coffee is helping showcase India’s diverse coffee offering – from premium Robustas to distinctive Monsooned Malabar Arabic.

Indian coffee is starting to carve out a bigger niche in Australia’s roasting scene.

Smaller-than-expected harvest results out of established origins such as Brazil and Vietnam have left roasters with the need to fill their bags with quality coffees grown elsewhere, and the South Asian nation known for high-quality Robusta is meeting the call.

Melbourne-based green bean importer Ahaana Coffee has seen this boost firsthand, with Founder Rajesh Nair reporting strong interest in Robusta sourced from family-owned plantations in Karnataka.

“Over the past few years, I’ve definitely seen more interest in Indian coffee, especially Robusta,” says Rajesh.

“People are increasingly inclined towards Indian Robusta because the quality is comparatively better than many other origins.”

Driving demand

According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), India was responsible for producing 6.43 million 60-kilogram bags of coffee in 2025-26, which is about four per cent of the world’s total coffee supply.

About 70 per cent of the coffee grown in India is Robusta. Only six nations produce more coffee than the South Asian nation, which also has a strong history in growing Arabica.

Predominantly grown in the southern states of Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu, coffee cultivation in India traditionally involved cherries grown in the shade alongside other spice crops.

Rajesh and Ahaana work with family-owned estates around Coorg in Karnataka. These plantations have produced coffee for more than 40 years, and he says ongoing replanting programs are helping rejuvenate the estates while ensuring they remain productive long into the future.

“We need to replant some saplings every year. We regularly replace plants that have declined or died over time across all our estates,” he says.

“This year alone we’re replanting about 3000 trees, but that changes from year to year. It depends on the condition of the plants and how many need to be replaced.”

The estates maintain a clear separation between Arabica and Robusta production, with replanting programs tailored to each variety.

”This year it has mostly been Cauvery (Catimor-type) plantations that have been refreshed, but across the estates we have replanted a number of different varietals,” says Rajesh.

The dwarf Cauvery variety is planted at high density, enabling estates to maximise production from available land.

According to Rajesh, the varietal is valued for its clean and bright cup profile, typically featuring citrus, red berry, and herbal characteristics.

Alongside Cauvery, the estates cultivate traditional Indian Arabica varieties including Selection 6 and Selection 795. Selection 6 is prized for its strong tolerance to coffee leaf rust and balanced cup profile, while Selection 795 remains one of India’s most established varieties, recognised for its high yields and flavour notes of dark chocolate, toasted nuts, maple syrup, and spice.

While those Catimor saplings will take time to mature, Rajesh says Ahaana is working on importing India’s most distinctively processed – Monsooned Malabar – coffee into Australia to round out a productive 2026.

This style of coffee is closely linked to India’s maritime history, with the unique profile developed after coffee was exposed to salty sea air during shipping to Europe in the 18th and 19th century.

This exposure resulted in a coffee with a transformed appearance, density, and cup profile. The beans swell and lose acidity, resulting in a coffee known for heavy body and an earthy flavour profile.

Nowadays, rather than exposing the coffee to humid monsoon air on the open ocean, the effect is achieved by exposing the coffee to the monsoon winds in coastal warehouses.

“It’s a very specific style that is unique to India,” says Rajesh. “It’s a seasonal process that results in a very low-acidity coffee.

“Processing usually starts around August or September, with the coffee normally available from October to March. I’m expecting to secure between 26 and 30 tonnes in total this year.”

Rajesh says there is rising demand for both Indian Arabica and Robusta among Australian roasters, with Robusta demand continuing to level up.

While traditional preferences once positioned Robusta as an inferior coffee to Arabica, limited mostly to commercial blends, the species has seen an improvement in its perception in recent years.

India has long been heralded as a world leader in quality Robusta, and Rajesh says roasters continue to recognise its potential as a high-quality blending coffee and a standalone single origin.

The estates Ahaana works with grow both traditional Old Robusta and Selection 274, a high-yielding cultivar widely associated with India’s Kaapi Royale coffees.

Rajesh says these varieties are sought after for their heavy body and syrupy texture, with cup profiles ranging from earthy and bold through to caramel, toasted nut, and spice notes.

Demand for Arabica is more nuanced, according to Rajesh. Premium-grade lots continue to attract interest, but these coffees are often positioned as a distinctive point of difference coffee, rather than being used in blends.

Like many importers, Ahaana has spent the past year or so navigating challenging macroeconomic conditions. Rising coffee prices, freight disruptions, and ongoing shipping delays continue to strain the supply chain.

“Shipping lines can’t operate at their usual efficiencies because of oil price surges and disruptions to key shipping points. Containers are getting stuck, and that’s affecting everyone who relies on shipping,” he says.

The coffee is ready at origin, but there are no containers. It’s a domino effect from what’s happening in the Middle East.”

Dwarf Cauvery cherries growing at one of Ahaana’s Indian plantations. Image: Ahaana Coffee

Pushing boundaries

Despite those ongoing logistics hurdles that are influencing the entire industry, Rajesh says the business remains focused on growth.

Launching in 2025, Ahaana Coffee has been steadily growing its capabilities out of Melbourne and is building its business in Sydney and New Zealand.

Now with Sydney-based representative Srini supporting customers in New South Wales, and New Zealand representative Dan helping develop opportunities across the Tasman, the business is beginning to establish the foundations of a bigger presence.

Rajesh says building relationships takes time, but early conversations and sample feedback has been encouraging in both markets.

“Until now, we’ve been more focused on Melbourne, but we’re starting to build into these new areas,” he says.

“Diversifying into multiple regions is very important for us. As a growing business, we want to expand into new territories.”

For more information, visit ahaana.coffee

source: http://www.beanscenemag.com.au / BeanScene Magazine / Home> Features / by Daniel Woods / October 20th, 2026

India’s coffee research body seeks partnership to speed up development of new varieties

Agriculture, Coffee News

It has reached out to private firms, research institutions and growers to improve the yield and quality of coffees.

In December last year, CCRI released two new high-yielding Arabica varieties that are tolerant to white stem borer and leaf rust disease | Photo Credit: K K Mustafah

The Central Coffee Research Institute (CCRI), under the Coffee Board, is seeking research partnerships with private companies, research institutions and coffee growers to accelerate the development of new varieties and improve productivity and quality of the coffees grown in the country.

The initiative aims to expand CCRI’s crop improvement programme by identifying promising coffee plants and varieties developed through natural cross-pollination or experimental breeding by growers and other researchers, said M Senthil Kumar, Director, CCRI. The institute believes such material, if scientifically evaluated, could offer potential for commercial cultivation.

CCRI, which has a legacy of over 100 years, has traditionally undertaken coffee breeding and variety development through its own research programmes and has released some 15 varieties in Arabica and three in Robusta. However, the institute is now looking to collaborate with external partners to tap expertise, research facilities and manpower beyond its existing resources to strengthen the breeding programme in novel varietal identification, varietal development, diversity analysis, marker development, genotyping of coffee varieties/species, among others, he said.

Helping assess materials

“Some farmers may have exceptionally high-yielding plants with superior quality in their fields but may not know how to evaluate or promote them,” Senthil Kumar said, adding that the institute could help assess such material and determine its potential for wider adoption. Besides speeding up the research and development process, the collaborative initiative will also help prevent the unauthorised introduction of planting materials in coffee-growing areas, he added.

Under the proposed collaboration framework, interested parties will be required to follow guidelines such as material transfer agreements, intellectual property and how the benefits will reach growers and the wider industry. The partnerships will be open to private research organisations, government institutions, companies with research and development capabilities, and individual researchers with relevant qualifications and experience. The institute has already received four expressions of interest from companies and individuals, with further responses expected.

Already, the Coffee Board is working with Jain Irrigation Systems to scale up the production of tissue-culture planting material from selected coffee varieties.

In December last year, CCRI released two new high-yielding Arabica varieties that are tolerant to white stem borer and leaf rust disease.

source: http://www.thehindubusinessline.com / Business Line / Home> Agri Business / by Vishwanath Kulkurni / October 14th, 2026

House of Aldeno unveils its latest collection through an immersive six-part showcase in Bengaluru

Business & Economy, Coffee News, Coffee, Kodagu (Coorg), , , , ,

The contemporary menswear label explores the idea of “evolving luxury” through craftsmanship, material innovation and a curated fashion experience.

Bangalore:

 House of Aldeno, the contemporary menswear label by CIEL Textile, unveiled its latest collection through an immersive showcase in Bengaluru, bringing together fashion, art, music and storytelling to present its evolving vision of modern luxury.

Rather than approaching the collection as a conventional runway presentation, House of Aldeno created a six-part experience that moved through distinct moods, materials and expressions of menswear. Each sequence was introduced through an abstract visual representation that established its mood before the models entered the runway, creating a continuous narrative across the presentation.

At the heart of the showcase was House of Aldeno’s philosophy of “evolving luxury”, a perspective that moves beyond traditional definitions of luxury to focus on craftsmanship, product excellence, individuality and an ability to respond to the changing aspirations of the contemporary consumer.

The evening opened with an artistic installation, with a six-by-four-foot abstract artwork being created live as guests arrived, accompanied by a live violin performance. The artwork gradually came together through the course of the evening, setting the tone for the collection and its presentation.

The showcase brought together senior leadership from CIEL Group and CIEL Textile, including Mr. Guillaume Dalais, CEO of CIEL Group, and Mr. Eric Dorchies, CEO of CIEL Textile. Their presence underscored the larger vision behind House of Aldeno and its evolution from CIEL Textile’s extensive manufacturing expertise into a brand-led expression of product, craftsmanship and contemporary luxury

The showcase was curated by Mr. Prasad Bidappa alongside Mr. Rajesh Kumar, CEO of the Woven Cluster at CIEL Textile, bringing together the various elements of the evening into a cohesive experience.

The collection itself unfolded across six distinct sequences, beginning with an exploration of tonal whites and layering, followed by Eversharp, denim, linen and relaxed layering, before culminating in a more polished After Dark edit. Together, the sequences reflected House of Aldeno’s approach to contemporary menswear, understated, considered and rooted in the relationship between fabric, function and form.

Among the collection’s key material stories was linen, which represents approximately 40% of the collection. Another highlight was Quatroflex, a fabric engineered for flexibility and all-weather wear, reflecting the brand’s emphasis on combining technical innovation with refined design.

The presentation also highlighted Eversharp, House of Aldeno’s crisp cotton shirting proposition, developed through a specialised treatment that gives the fabric its distinctive finish while reducing the need for frequent ironing.

Speaking at the showcase, Mr. Rajesh Kumar said ”Aldeno is no longer just an idea. We have now been serving consumers for almost five years. And that journey has given us something extremely important, confidence. What you see is not simply a collection. It is a young brand beginning to tell the world who it wants to be.”

With its latest collection, House of Aldeno continues to build its interpretation of evolving luxury, one that places the product and its craftsmanship at the centre while remaining open to the changing cultural and creative landscape around it.

About House of Aldeno

House of Aldeno is a contemporary menswear brand that brings together refined tailoring, modern versatility and timeless design for the evolving Indian man. Created for individuals who move seamlessly across work, social occasions, travel and cultural experiences, the House focuses on elevated wardrobe essentials that balance sophistication, comfort and self-expression. With an emphasis on quality, fit and considered design, House of Aldeno seeks to make premium menswear relevant and accessible to a new generation, while contributing to a broader conversation around contemporary masculinity, personal style and the changing culture of dressing in India.

source: http://www.passionateinmarketing.com / Passionate in Marketing / Home>Brands in Conversation / Passionate in Marketing / October 13th, 2026

APFPS–Coffee Board join hands to promote parchment processing under PMFME

Coffee Board, India (wef. Nov 17, 2021), Coffee News

Value addition to strengthen farmer incomes in ASR district.

Principal Secretary, Food Processing Industries & Commerce Chiranjeevi Choudhary during a visit to a coffee plantation at Paderu in ASR district on Friday

Paderu (ASR dist):

A district-level programme on coffee value addition, farmer interaction and distribution of coffee baby pulpers to beneficiaries supported under the Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme was organised on Friday here in Alluri Sitarama Raju (ASR) district by the Coffee Board, Paderu, in collaboration with the Andhra Pradesh Food Processing Society (APFPS).

The programme was attended by Chiranjeevi Choudhary, Principal Secretary, Food Processing Industries & Commerce Department. Sub-Collector, Paderu, Regional Head, Union Bank of India-Vizianagaram Zone; Deputy Director Coffee Board, Senior Liaison Officer-Coffee Board, Zonal Manager-APFPS and other district officials, along with coffee farmers and PMFME beneficiaries.

Addressing the coffee farmers, Choudhary emphasised the importance of value addition at the farmer level, particularly the conversion of coffee cherries into parchment coffee. He highlighted that instead of selling raw coffee cherries immediately after harvest, farmers can improve price realisation and income by undertaking primary processing through coffee baby pulpers and producing quality coffee parchment.

The IFS officer stressed that strengthening coffee processing at the farm and cluster level will not only enhance the value of the produce but also contribute to improving the overall productivity and sustainability of the coffee sector in the ASR region.

As part of the programme, coffee baby pulpers were distributed to PMFME-supported coffee parchment processing beneficiaries for the financial year 2026–27. Under the collaborative efforts of APFPS and Coffee Board, Paderu, a target has been set to support 1,000 coffee baby pulpers during the current financial year to facilitate wider adoption of on-farm coffee processing among eligible coffee farmers.

The convergence of APFPS and Coffee Board interventions under the PMFME framework is aimed at developing a stronger coffee processing cluster in the ASR district, enabling farmers to move from the sale of raw coffee cherries towards parchment processing and further value addition.

As on date, 200 coffee parchment processing units have been promoted with a total project cost of approximately Rs1.30 crore under the initiative. The intervention is expected to create greater opportunities for local processing, improve value retention within the coffee-growing communities and strengthen the coffee value chain in the district. The interaction also provided an opportunity for farmers to share their field-level experiences, challenges and requirements relating to coffee processing, marketing and value addition.

source: http://www.bizzbuzz.com / Bizz Buzz / Home> National> Andhra Pradesh/ by Bizz Buzz / October 10th, 2026

Indian specialty coffee reaches more than 400 stores in Greece and Cyprus as The Coorg Coffee Club and Coffee Island launch The Origin Box

Coffee News, Coffee, Kodagu (Coorg), Coffee, Retail-India (wef. Jan 25th, 2025), World Opinion

Launched by India’s Ambassador to Greece on International Coffee Day, the first edition names five Coorg estates and their growers.

(L-R) Achilleas Lazarou, Head of Business Development, Coffee Island (CI); Dionisis Triantafillos, Commercial Assistant at the Embassy of India in Athens; Panagiotis Konstantinopoulos, Managing Director, CI; Shri Ravi Shankar, the Indian Ambassador to Greece; Karumbaiah B K, Founder of The Coorg Coffee Club; Venia Rapti, Communications & Digital Marketing Manager, CI; and Alexandros Zapaniotis, Managing Director, CI & Nikos Mavragannis, the coffee shop owner at The Origin Box launch in Athens on International Coffee Day (photo provided)

ATHENS, Greece & BENGALURU, Karnataka, India:

The Coorg Coffee Club, a specialty coffee venture based in Coorg, Karnataka, India, and Coffee Island, the Greek specialty coffee retailer, launched The Origin Box in Athens on October 1, International Coffee Day. The box includes five specially processed Indian coffees, one from each of five Coorg estates, each named for its estate and grower, and is now on shelves in more than 400 Coffee Island stores across Greece and Cyprus. The Indian Ambassador to Greece, Shri Ravi Shankar, formally launched the collection. It presents Indian coffee to Europe as a curated, traceable specialty origin, with the same rigour and story as origins such as Ethiopia or Colombia, and not as a bulk export.

Key facts:

  • Five curated specialty processed coffees from Coorg estates, each named for its estate and grower
  • Three coffee species in one box: Arabica, Canephora (Robusta) and Excelsa
  • Every lot documented from harvest through processing, drying, and roasting
  • On sale in more than 400 Coffee Island stores across Greece and Cyprus
  • A first-of-its-kind collaboration: Coffee Island’s initiative to promote specialty coffee from India, in partnership with The Coorg Coffee Club

The launch

The Ambassador launched the coffees at an event in Athens, joined by Coffee Island and The Coorg Coffee Club’s leadership, media, and coffee enthusiasts from across Greece. A press conference on September 30 gave media an early look at the collection and a chance to learn more from the team about sourcing, processing, and the road to European shelves. His presence gave the launch diplomatic weight beyond that of a typical trade deal.

“I am very excited that coffee from Coorg, India is finding its place in Greece. This is a first-of-its-kind initiative from Coffee Island, in partnership with The Coorg Coffee Club, to promote specialty coffee from India. It is one more example of the Greece-India partnership, and a great way for coffee lovers here to taste Indian coffee,” said Shri Ravi Shankar, the Indian Ambassador to Greece.

Traceable from estate to cup: Coorg to Greece

The Coorg Coffee Club has worked with 10 estates to produce 10 specially processed coffees. The first edition presents five of them. Much of a coffee’s quality is decided during processing, and that is where the growers and The Coorg Coffee Club have focused their work together. The first edition brings together Arabica, Canephora (Robusta) and Excelsa. Each coffee was processed as its own lot, and every lot is documented from harvest through fermentation, drying and roasting, so anyone who tastes it can follow it back to the grower. Families who have tended these estates across generations will see their names on coffee sold in Athens and Cyprus.

What’s so special about Indian coffee?

What sets these coffees apart begins on the land. Coorg’s estates sit in the forests of the Western Ghats, where coffee grows beneath tall native trees, and an estate looks like a small forest. Shade growing is not a recent choice or a certification label: it is how Coorg and the rest of India have farmed coffee for generations. Ms Sunalini Menon, Founder of Coffee Lab, India, explains.

“India is a land of shade-grown coffee, where the coffee plants thrive beneath endemic shade trees of rosewood, mahogany and cedars, along with fruit trees of figs, jackfruit, oranges and avocados. In the cup, this can unfold as citrus fruits, spices, chocolate and caramel on a bed of smooth, full-bodied mouthfeel,” said Ms Menon. She also welcomed the arrival of these coffees in homes across Greece and Cyprus.

A partnership built on shared values

Both companies work on sustainability, fair sourcing and traceability, and Coffee Island chose Coorg as an origin that fits them. Coffee Island brings market access and retail reach across Greece, Cyprus and the wider European market, and The Coorg Coffee Club brings the origin: the estates, the growers, the processing, and the supply chain story behind every pack.

“Coffee Island’s commitment to making specialty coffee accessible to everyone through direct trade comes alive most authentically and practically through this partnership with The Coorg Coffee Club,” said Panagiotis Konstantinopoulos, Managing Director, Coffee Island. “By selecting the finest beans from the mist-covered hills of Coorg, we bring the hard work, passion, and tradition of Indian farmers directly into homes across Greece and Cyprus. Together, we bridge cultures and continents, proudly showcasing the very best of global coffee.”

First taste of Indian coffee for many

All five coffees were brewed and served at the launch, giving attendees a chance to taste each estate’s lot. For many, it was their first encounter with Indian coffee, and the reaction was one of genuine surprise at just how distinctive and well crafted each cup was.

Karumbaiah, Founder of The Coorg Coffee Club, said: “Well-processed Indian coffee is exceptional. It stands shoulder to shoulder with Ethiopian, Colombian, or Kenyan coffee, with its own distinctive flavour character, and is grown far more sustainably than most people realise. It was truly gratifying to hear the same feedback from coffee enthusiasts in Greece when they tasted our coffees: a country with such a strong coffee culture of its own. We’re grateful to Coffee Island for giving us this platform.”

For coffee drinkers in Greece and Cyprus, The Origin Box offers a rare chance to taste five distinct coffees from India side by side, each one carrying the name of the estate and grower who made it possible.

About The Coorg Coffee Club

The Coorg Coffee Club is a specialty coffee processing company from Coorg, Karnataka, that works with partner estates and leverages tech-driven processing methods to unlock specialty coffee and take it to global markets. It processes every lot in-house, records each stage, and gives each coffee the name of the estate and grower behind it.
Website: www.thecoorgcoffeeclub.com
Instagram page for The Coorg Coffee Club – https://www.instagram.com/thecoorgcoffee.club/

About Coffee Island

Coffee Island is a Greek specialty coffee retailer with more than 500 stores across 14 countries and four continents, including more than 400 stores in Greece and Cyprus. Its approach centres on making specialty coffee accessible to everyone through direct trade.
Website: https://corporate.coffeeisland.gr/

source: http://www.communicaffe.com / International Communicafe / Home> Speciality Coffee / October 06th, 2026

India International Coffee Festival 2027: the national coffee championships prelims arrive in Mumbai

Arts, Culture & Entertainment, Barista Championship (wef. July 28th, 2022), Business & Economy, Coffee News, Coffee, Retail-India (wef. Jan 25th, 2025), Records, All

From 2nd to 5th October 2026, Nexus Seawoods in Navi Mumbai will host the regional qualifying rounds for the National Barista Championship, Brewers’ Cup and Latte Art Championship ahead of the Bengaluru finals.

Mumbai Prelims

Navi Mumbai :

The India International Coffee Festival (IICF) 2027 is making its way across the country, and Mumbai is next. Presented by the Speciality Coffee Association of India (SCAI) and the Coffee Board of India, the regional prelims of India’s national coffee championships arrive at Nexus Seawoods, Navi Mumbai, from 2nd to 5th October. These are qualifying rounds, not the main festival. Winners earn a place at the National Finals, held at the flagship IICF event in Bengaluru in February 2027. Mumbai is one of three prelim cities on the national circuit, alongside Delhi and Bengaluru.

Over four days, India’s most accomplished coffee professionals compete across three disciplines. The National Barista Championship prelims, sponsored by Kaapi Solutions, open the stage on 2nd and 3rd October, where technical mastery and consistency separate contenders from champions.

On 4th October, the National Brewers’ Cup celebrates precision and technique across a range of manual brewing methods.

The competition concludes on 5th October with the National Latte Art Championship prelims, sponsored by Kaapi Machines, where espresso, milk and craft converge in a display of skill and artistry.

While these are qualifying rounds rather than the main festival, the experience extends well beyond competition. Leading coffee brands, roasters and equipment makers will be on hand making it a compelling stop for café professionals, home brewers and anyone serious about speciality coffee.

Dates: 2nd – 5th October 2026

Venue: Nexus Seawoods, Navi Mumbai

source: http://www.communicafe.com / International Communicafe / Home> Coffee > News> Trade Shows / September 15th,2026

The Roar Of ‘Tiger Bright’ At BRICS 2026: Odisha CM Hails Koraput Coffee Brewed For World Stage

Coffee News

Bhubaneswar/New Delhi:

The ‘Tiger is burning bright’! One of Odisha’s most celebrated homegrown brands has grabbed global spotlight amid efforts by the state to showcase its economic strengths and investment potential on international platforms.

Here we are talking about Koraput Coffee, specifically its premium Tiger Bright blend, which was included in special MEA’s media kit at the BRICS India 2026 Summit at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Curated under the Centre’s One District One Product (ODOP) initiative, the kit highlights India’s regional diversity alongside items such as Bihar’s sattu and makhana and a Bandhani-printed stole.

The recognition of the tribal-grown coffee was celebrated by Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, who praised the milestone on X as a moment of immense pride that reflects the state’s rich natural heritage, hard work, and growing global identity.

“Over the past few days, I have been speaking about #Odisha on global platforms, inviting the world to see the opportunities, strength and potential of our State. Today, it is especially heartening to see Koraput Coffee telling another side of Odisha’s story at the BRICS India 2026 Summit,” he wrote.

Linking the moment to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Vocal for Local” initiative, he added, “This is the Odisha I want the world to know—rooted in its soil, proud of its identity and confident in sharing its story with the world.”

Koraput Collector Manoj Satyawan Mahajan described the inclusion as a matter of immense pride. “Koraput Coffee is not just a product; it represents the hard work of our tribal farmers, the unique agro-climatic conditions of Koraput and the rich natural heritage of the district,” he said. The exposure, he added, would strengthen the brand’s identity, raise awareness of its quality and open new market opportunities that benefit local growers and the regional economy.

A Journey Rooted in History

The story of Koraput Coffee stretches back nearly a century. In the early 1930s, Rajbahadur Rama Chandra Deo, the polyglot ruler of the then Koraput (Jeypore) principality and a coffee enthusiast, experimentally planted the first seeds and established small gardens in the region’s rolling hills and forests. Government efforts followed in the 1950s and 1960s, when the Odisha Soil Conservation Department expanded plantations—particularly around the Machkund basin—to prevent siltation in the Jalaput reservoir, recognising the crop’s dual ecological and agricultural value. Private planters later joined, though commercial scale and organised marketing remained limited for decades.

A decisive revival began in 2017 with the formation of the Coffee Development Trust under the district administration, aimed at transforming Koraput into a coffee hub and providing structured support to tribal cultivators. The formal branding came on 11 September 2019, when TDCCOL—under the state’s ST & SC Development Department—launched “Koraput Coffee.” The initiative created an end-to-end value chain covering procurement, processing, packaging and marketing, ensuring a greater share of returns reached the tribal growers who form the backbone of production.

Today the coffee is cultivated as 100% Arabica, shade-grown under mango, jackfruit, citrus and other native trees in blocks including Laxmipur, Kashipur, Dasmantpur, Nandapur, Lamtaput, Koraput and Pottangi. Elevations of around 900–950 metres (and higher in places), cool climate, adequate rainfall and laterite soils create ideal conditions. Cherries are handpicked at peak ripeness, carefully processed (often washed), sun-dried on raised wooden beds and roasted under strict hygiene standards. The area under cultivation has expanded significantly—from roughly 2,000 hectares around 2018 to more than 4,400 hectares in recent years—with tribal farmers managing a substantial portion.

Tiger Bright and Growing Recognition

Tiger Bright, the premium Arabica blend, embodies the brand’s distinctive character: bright tropical citrus notes of orange, lemon and sweet lime balanced by undertones of caramel, chocolate and cocoa. A carefully calibrated mix of light, medium and dark roasts delivers consistency. The coffee has earned national accolades, including two Fine Cup Awards at Know Your Kaapi (KYK) 2024 and a fourth-place ranking in the Coffee Board’s Flavour of India Fine Cup 2024.

Procurement figures illustrate the transformation. In the 2025–26 season TDCCOL procured a record 102.54 metric tonnes of coffee fruit—nearly triple the 34.68 MT of 2022–23—benefiting around 360 tribal families, including 71 women farmers. Payments of ₹1.07 crore have been transferred directly to growers’ bank accounts, replacing cash transactions, while Smart Cards aid identification and tracking for a growing share of producers. TDCCOL operates eight Koraput Coffee brand cafés across Odisha and Delhi (including one at NALCO Damanjodi), which generated ₹1.64 crore in sales in FY 2023–24. More than 10,000 packs of Tiger Bright have been commercialised, alongside roasted beans and other value-added offerings.

“The presence of Tiger Bright at the BRICS Summit marks a significant milestone. What began as an experimental royal plantation and later a soil-conservation measure has evolved into a branded specialty product that carries the identity of Koraput’s tribal communities onto a global diplomatic platform. Officials and growers alike see the recognition as validation of sustainable livelihoods, value addition and the potential of India’s regional and tribal produce to compete and connect on the world stage, exactly the story Chief Minister Majhi wants the world to hear,” an official release added.

source: http://www.odishabytes.com / Odisha Bytes / Home> Odisha / by OB Bureau / September 12th, 2026

SCA announces board of directors candidates

Business & Economy, Coffee Board, India (wef. Nov 17, 2021), Coffee News, Coffee, Retail-India (wef. Jan 25th, 2025), Women/Girls (wef. Sept 03rd, 2022), , , , , , , ,

Sunalini Menon started working for the Coffee Board of India in 1971. Image CoffeeLab

The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) has announced the candidates for its latest SCA Board of Directors Elections.

Following nominations and then interviews with the SCA Nominations Committee, Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman and CEO of DMCC; Sunalini N. Menon, President of Coffeelab Limited; and Karsten Ranitzsch, Global Head of Coffee at Nestle Nespresso S.A have been shortlisted.

From 1 to 30 September, a Nominations by Petition period will commence. Applicants not selected through the nominations and interview process who collect at least 100 signatures from SCA professional members or the primary contact of a company member can be added to the final ballot by petition.

The final ballot will be announced on 13 October. SCA members will be invited to vote for the new director from 1 to 30 November, with the result of the election to be announced on 15 December.

The SCA Board of Directors consists of 15 volunteer members, supported by CEO Yannis Apostolopouloss and the SCA staff. According to the organisation, the board supports the work of the SCA and provides mission-based leadership and strategic governance.

The SCA is the world’s largest coffee trade association. It was established in 2017 with the merger of the Specialty Coffee Association of America and the Specialty Coffee Association of Europe.

source : http://www.gcmag.com / Global Coffee Report / Home> News / by Kathryn Lewis / August 28th, 2026

Coffee exports surge as Robusta powers India’s trade growth

Business & Economy, Coffee News

Total coffee shipments, including re-exports, rose to 318,287 tonnes by August 23, driven by robusta and instant coffee, even as rising inventories and Brazil’s harvest outlook pushed global prices lower

India’s coffee exports are running well ahead of last year’s pace, powered by strong shipments of robusta and a sharp increase in instant coffee re-exports. But the export momentum is unfolding against a more complicated backdrop: global coffee prices have started to retreat as expectations of a faster Brazilian harvest and rising robusta inventories weigh on the market. According to the Coffee Board’s Daily Coffee Market Report dated August 24, 2026, India’s total provisional coffee exports, including re-exports, reached 318,287 metric tonnes between January 1 and August 23, 2026, compared with 258,066 metric tonnes during the corresponding period last year. That represents an increase of roughly 23.3 per cent, highlighting the strong momentum in India’s coffee trade during the first eight months of the year.

Indian coffee exports alone, excluding re-exports, stood at 239,828 tonnes, up from 193,975 tonnes during the corresponding period last year. This translates into a growth of nearly 24 per cent, with robusta emerging as the largest contributor to the increase.

Robusta Leads the Export Charge

The biggest movement came from robusta cherry, where provisional exports climbed to 135,480 tonnes, compared with 105,223 tonnes a year earlier. That is an increase of nearly 29 per cent, making robusta cherry by far the largest category in India’s coffee export basket during the period. Arabica parchment exports rose to 39,380 tonnes, from 31,400 tonnes in the same period last year, while Arabica cherry shipments increased to 10,360 tonnes, compared with 8,715 tonnes. In contrast, robusta parchment exports slipped marginally to 18,896 tonnes from 19,230 tonnes. Roasted coffee seed exports rose to 72 tonnes, against 51 tonnes in the previous year, while roast and ground coffee increased to 343 tonnes from 290 tonnes.

The other major contributor was instant coffee. Provisional exports of Indian instant coffee rose to 35,297 tonnes, compared with 29,066 tonnes in the corresponding period last year. In addition, provisional instant coffee re-exports reached 78,459 tonnes, up from 64,090 tonnes a year earlier. This took total instant coffee shipments, including re-exports, to 113,756 tonnes, compared with 93,156 tonnes last year.

The numbers underline an important feature of India’s coffee trade. While green coffee continues to dominate exports, the role of value-added and re-exported instant coffee has become increasingly significant. Of the total 318,287 tonnes shipped during the period, instant coffee, including re-exports, accounted for more than one-third of the total export volume.

Global Coffee Prices Turn Lower

The export strength, however, is coming at a time when international coffee markets are losing some of their recent momentum. According to the Coffee Board’s market analysis, coffee prices settled sharply lower in the latest trading session, with robusta falling to a one-week low. The market came under pressure on expectations that drier weather in Brazil could accelerate the country’s coffee harvest. At the same time, rising inventories added to concerns over robusta supply.

ICE robusta inventories climbed to an 8.75-month high of 4,732 lots, adding further pressure to the market. December Arabica futures declined by 2.02 per cent, or 6.65 US cents per pound, to close at 322.65 US cents per pound. September ICE robusta futures fell by 2.81 per cent, or $104 per tonne, to settle at $3,598 per tonne. The futures curve also reflected a softer price outlook across later contracts. Arabica futures for September 2026 were quoted at 358.75 US cents per pound, equivalent to about Rs 757.06 per kg, while the December 2026 contract stood at 322.65 US cents per pound, or approximately Rs 680.88 per kg. The March 2027 contract was lower at 309.75 US cents per pound, equivalent to around Rs 653.65 per kg.

Robusta futures showed a similar pattern. September 2026 robusta was quoted at $3,598 per tonne, equivalent to approximately Rs 344.40 per kg, while the November 2026 contract was at $3,618 per tonne, or around Rs 346.31 per kg. The January 2027 contract stood at $3,600 per tonne, equivalent to approximately Rs 344.59 per kg. The Coffee Board report used an exchange rate of Rs 95.72 per US dollar.

Indicator Prices Show a Wide Arabica-Robusta Gap

The International Coffee Organization’s group indicator prices also showed the continued premium commanded by Arabica.

Other Mild Arabica was quoted at 370.78 US cents per pound, or approximately Rs 782.44 per kg, compared with 370.03 US cents per pound in the previous reading. Robusta, meanwhile, was quoted at 182.18 US cents per pound, or about Rs 384.45 per kg, marginally lower than the previous level of 182.20 US cents per pound. The difference between Arabica and robusta prices remains substantial, although the global market is increasingly being shaped by expectations around supply conditions, particularly in Brazil, and the movement of exchange-traded inventories.

Karnataka Prices Remain Firm

Despite the correction in international futures, raw coffee prices in Karnataka remained firm as of August 23.

Arabica parchment was quoted between Rs 25,000 and Rs 25,500 per 50 kg, while Arabica cherry traded in the range of Rs 13,700 to Rs 15,000 per 50 kg. Robusta parchment was priced between Rs 18,000 and Rs 18,500 per 50 kg, while robusta cherry was quoted at Rs 10,000 to Rs 11,000 per 50 kg. At the auction level, Arabica Plantation PB was quoted at Rs 708 per kg, while the AA grade stood at Rs 700 per kg. Grade A was priced at Rs 671 per kg, BBB at Rs 574 per kg, and C at Rs 416.50 per kg.

In the robusta segment, Robusta Parchment AA was quoted at Rs 450 per kg, while BBB was priced at Rs 395 per kg and AAA at Rs 381 per kg. Robusta Cherry AB was quoted at Rs 406 per kg, with BBB at Rs 393 per kg and AAA at Rs 379 per kg. The Coffee Board data also showed differentials across coffee categories. Arabica Plantation A was quoted at New York +15 to +18, while Arabica Cherry AB was at New York -25 to -30. Robusta Parchment AB carried a differential of LIFFE +1,300 to +1,500, while Robusta Cherry AB was quoted at LIFFE +350 to +415.

Export Growth Meets a More Difficult Pricing Environment

The bigger question for India’s coffee sector is whether the strong volume performance can continue if global prices remain under pressure.

The Coffee Board’s latest report points to two forces working in opposite directions. On one side, Indian exports are showing strong growth across several categories, with robusta cherry and instant coffee emerging as the biggest drivers. On the other, expectations of faster harvesting in Brazil and a build-up in robusta inventories are beginning to weigh on international benchmark prices. For exporters, that could mean a shift from a market defined largely by strong volumes to one where realisations become increasingly important. Higher shipments do not automatically translate into proportionately higher export earnings if benchmark prices continue to soften.

For now, India’s coffee industry has a substantial volume cushion. Total shipments have already crossed 318,000 tonnes before the end of August, while Indian-origin coffee exports alone are approaching 240,000 tonnes. Robusta cherry has consolidated its position as the dominant export category, while instant coffee continues to strengthen India’s presence in the higher-value segment of the trade.

The months ahead will determine whether this export momentum can be sustained in a changing global market. Brazil’s harvest progress, global inventory levels, currency movements and the direction of Arabica and robusta futures will all influence the price Indian exporters can command. The current numbers, however, leave little doubt about one thing: India is shipping significantly more coffee into the global market than it did a year ago. The next challenge will be to ensure that volume growth is matched by sustainable realisations.

— Suchetana Choudhury (suchetana.choudhuri@agrospectrumindia.com)

source: http://www.agrospectrumindia.com / Agro Spectrum / Home> Allied Industries> News / by / Suchetana Choudhury /August 27th, 2026