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01/09/2026

𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐔𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝟑𝟎 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

The International Pepper Community (IPC) is pleased to extend the Early Bird Registration period for the 54th Annual Sessions and Meetings of the International Pepper Community & International Spice Exhibition 2026 until 30 September 2026.

Taking place from 30 November to 4 December 2026 at Bintang Bali Resort, Bali, Indonesia, this year’s gathering will be held under the theme:

“𝙎𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙩 𝙋𝙚𝙥𝙥𝙚𝙧, 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙁𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚: 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙖 𝙎𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙂𝙡𝙤𝙗𝙖𝙡 𝙄𝙣𝙙𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙮”

The 2026 edition will bring together governments, industry leaders, traders, researchers, private-sector stakeholders, and partners from across the global pepper and spice community.

Across five days, the programme will combine high-level meetings, industry dialogue, market exchange, discussions on innovation and sustainability, business networking, B2B engagement, and the International Spice Exhibition.

At a time when the global pepper and spice sector continues to respond to changing market expectations, sustainability priorities and new opportunities for value creation, the Annual Sessions will offer an important space for countries and industry stakeholders to exchange perspectives, build connections and strengthen practical cooperation.

Members, delegates, partners and industry stakeholders who have not yet registered are warmly encouraged to make use of the extended Early Bird period.

Early Bird Registration will remain open until 30 September 2026.

Register at:
anualsessions.ipcnet.org

We look forward to welcoming the global pepper and spice community to Bali.

31/08/2026

𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐚’𝐬 𝟔𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐲

On the occasion of Malaysia’s 69th National Day on 31 August 2026, the International Pepper Community (IPC) Secretariat extends its warmest congratulations to the Government and people of Malaysia.

As a valued Member Country of IPC, Malaysia has made important contributions to the development of the global pepper sector and to cooperation within the Community. Its continued engagement, experience, and commitment remain an important part of our collective efforts toward a more sustainable and competitive pepper sector.

IPC looks forward to continuing this spirit of cooperation and shared progress with Malaysia in the years ahead.

Selamat Hari Kebangsaan ke-69, Malaysia!

30/08/2026

𝗜𝗣𝗖 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲

Food safety depends not only on standards, but also on the habits, decisions, and accountability that shape everyday practice across the food chain.

On 27 August 2026, the International Pepper Community (IPC) Secretariat joined a virtual Food Safety Culture training organised by the Caribbean Agricultural Health and Food Safety Agency (CAHFSA), together with 227 participants.

The session explored how leadership, communication, accountability, employee awareness, and workplace behaviour contribute to a stronger food safety culture. It also highlighted relevant Codex guidance on management commitment, employee accountability, and continuous improvement.

The discussion connected these practical themes with the wider work of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) in supporting Codex Members through scientific advice, capacity development, practical guidance, and knowledge sharing.

For IPC, continued participation in international learning platforms helps strengthen institutional understanding of evolving food safety practices and supports Member Countries in advancing safer, more competitive, and internationally aligned pepper and spice value chains.

29/08/2026

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗮–𝗜𝗣𝗖 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘂𝗲

From Beijing to Bali, dialogue is continuing to build momentum for closer cooperation between China and the International Pepper Community (IPC).

On 24 August 2026, IPC Executive Director Ms. Marina Novira Anggraini led an official delegation to the Headquarters of the China Chamber of Commerce of Import and Export of Foodstuffs, Native Produce and Animal By-Products (CFNA) in Beijing for a bilateral meeting with Ms. Li Yi, Secretary-General of the China Spices Association (CSA).

The meeting provided an opportunity to take stock of ongoing engagement and identify practical areas for closer cooperation. A key focus was reciprocal participation and leadership engagement at two major industry gatherings later this year: the China Spices Conference 2026, to be held in Guilin on 10–12 November 2026, and the 54th IPC Annual Session and Meetings alongside the International Spices Exhibition, to be held in Bali, Indonesia, from 30 November to 4 December 2026.

The discussion also went beyond upcoming events. Both sides exchanged views on practical pathways to further strengthen China–IPC engagement, including continued communication with relevant Chinese authorities regarding China’s potential future participation as a Full Member of the IPC.

The dialogue reflects a shared interest in building stronger institutional and industry connections, facilitating trade and market exchange, and advancing a more sustainable and resilient pepper and spices sector.

IPC looks forward to sustaining this constructive momentum and translating dialogue into meaningful cooperation in the months ahead.

27/08/2026

𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗕𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿: 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶-𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮-𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰

Safe and predictable food trade is built long before a shipment reaches the border. This perspective framed the International Pepper Community’s participation in the 2026 APEC Customs Business Dialogue (ACBD), held on 20–21 August 2026 in Dalian, China.

The Dialogue opened with a Keynote Address by H.E. Mrs. SUN Meijun, Minister of the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China (GACC), followed by Welcome Remarks from H.E. Mr. GU Jun, Vice Governor of Liaoning Province.

At the invitation of GACC, IPC Executive Director Ms. Marina Novira Anggraini addressed Session 4, Strengthening Agri-food Safety and Supply Chain Connectivity in the Asia-Pacific, presenting: “Food Safety Begins Before the Border: Building Trust and Connectivity in Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Trade.”

Drawing on the global pepper sector, her intervention advanced a central principle: the border should be the final checkpoint of a trusted supply chain, not where unresolved risks first become visible. Many delays and rejections stem from upstream gaps in regulatory information, testing capacity, documentation, and coordination. IPC highlighted three priorities: earlier regulatory communication; integrated production, laboratory and traceability evidence; and practical compliance systems for smallholders and MSMEs.

The Dialogue also offered an opportunity to deepen IPC’s engagement with GACC and Chinese stakeholders through ongoing dialogue on closer cooperation and future engagement with the Community.

For the global pepper sector, these issues are especially relevant. Smallholder-based production, cross-border supply chains, and rising food safety requirements make trust and regulatory connectivity essential to sustainable trade.

IPC thanks GACC, the APEC organizers, and participating delegates for advancing safer and more connected agri-food trade across the Asia-Pacific.

25/08/2026

𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗮’𝘀 𝗣𝗲𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿

On 19 August 2026, the International Pepper Community (IPC), led by Executive Director Ms. Marina Novira Anggraini, held a constructive virtual meeting with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) in Cambodia, represented by Country Director Mr. Ivo Litzenberg.

The meeting provided an opportunity to exchange perspectives on Cambodia’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the policy foundation for its pepper sector and to explore areas where international cooperation could add practical value.

At the centre of the discussion was the development of a more coherent national policy framework for pepper, bringing together relevant ministries and key domestic stakeholders, including the Cambodia Pepper and Spices Federation (CPSF). Such coordination is important in connecting national priorities with the realities faced by producers, businesses, and other actors across the pepper value chain.

The exchange also highlighted the value of combining global market perspectives, technical expertise, and strong local engagement to support better quality, wider market opportunities, and the long-term competitiveness of Cambodia’s pepper sector.

For IPC, this dialogue reflects a broader commitment to fostering cooperation that responds to the priorities of producing countries while strengthening connections between policy, industry, and development partners.

Through sustained dialogue and practical collaboration, IPC will continue to support efforts toward a more resilient, competitive, and sustainable global pepper economy.

21/08/2026

𝐈𝐏𝐂 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐁𝐀: 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐞𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐫

Strong partnerships become more meaningful when they create space for new ideas, practical learning, and wider collaboration.

On 10 August 2026, the International Pepper Community (IPC), led by Executive Director Ms. Marina Novira Anggraini, met with the Institute of Technology Batam (ITEBA) at the ITEBA Campus. The ITEBA delegation was led by Mr. Taufiq Rahman, S.T., M.T., Dean of the School of Economics, Business and Management, accompanied by members of the ITEBA team.

The meeting marked a further step in the institutional partnership between IPC and ITEBA, following the Memorandum of Understanding signed on 9 December 2025 and the Memorandum of Agreement finalized on 31 March 2026.

Building on these foundations, and following IPC’s MOU with GEF SGP Indonesia signed on 22 July 2026, the discussion explored opportunities for complementary collaboration among IPC, ITEBA, and GEF SGP Indonesia.

The exchange focused on how research, technology, sustainable development approaches, and trade perspectives could be brought together to support pepper farming communities, strengthen sustainable value chains, and encourage practical innovation within the pepper sector.

The partners also discussed the potential for an initial collaborative initiative in Indonesia that could generate practical experience and knowledge for wider exchange and possible adaptation across IPC Member Countries, in line with their respective national contexts and priorities.

Through continued engagement with academic institutions and development partners, IPC seeks to strengthen knowledge-sharing, innovation, and international cooperation in support of a more resilient, sustainable, and competitive global pepper sector.

16/08/2026

𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗮’𝘀 𝟴𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆

The International Pepper Community (IPC) warmly congratulates the Government and people of Indonesia on the country’s 81st Independence Day.

With its long heritage in pepper production and trade, Indonesia continues to contribute to the global pepper community through its farmers, industry, and distinctive pepper origins.

Wishing Indonesia continued progress, prosperity, and success.

Dirgahayu Republik Indonesia! Merdeka!

17 August 2026

16/08/2026

𝗜𝗣𝗖 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗮

The International Pepper Community (IPC) extends its deepest sympathies to the people and communities affected by the earthquake in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.

Our thoughts are with the families who have lost loved ones, those injured, and all those affected by this disaster.

IPC stands in solidarity with Indonesia during this difficult time, with sincere hopes for the safety, strength, and recovery of all affected communities.

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𝗜𝗣𝗖 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘆𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗸𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶 𝗸𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗱𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘆𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗸𝗮𝘁 𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗸 𝗚𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗮 𝗕𝘂𝗺𝗶 𝗱𝗶 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗮
International Pepper Community (IPC) menyampaikan simpati dan duka cita yang mendalam kepada masyarakat dan komunitas yang terdampak gempa bumi di Nusa Tenggara Timur, Indonesia.

Pikiran kami menyertai keluarga yang kehilangan orang-orang tercinta, para korban luka, serta seluruh masyarakat yang terdampak bencana ini.

IPC berdiri dalam solidaritas bersama Indonesia pada masa sulit ini, dengan harapan tulus bagi keselamatan, keteguhan, dan pemulihan seluruh masyarakat terdampak.

15/08/2026

Happy 80th Independence Day, India!

The International Pepper Community (IPC) extends its warmest greetings to the Government and people of India on this special national occasion.

As a founding Member Country of IPC, India has made an important contribution to the development of the global pepper sector through its strong traditions in production, research, trade, quality, and innovation.

IPC deeply values its longstanding partnership with India and looks forward to continued collaboration toward a more sustainable, resilient, and competitive global pepper industry.

Wishing India continued peace, prosperity, and progress.

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