International Pepper Community, 8th Floor, BAPPEBTI Building, Jalan Kramat Raya No. 172, Jakarta Pusat (2026)

06/09/2026

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱: 𝗜𝗣𝗖 𝗣𝗲𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝗽 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗸𝗮

From 31 August to 2 September 2026, the International Pepper Community (IPC) conducted a Pepper Crop Survey across Kemuja Village in Bangka Regency, Namang in Central Bangka Regency, and Nyelanding Village in South Bangka Regency, three important producing areas associated with Muntok White Pepper.

Beyond observing the current harvest season, the visits provided an opportunity to listen directly to farmers, understand conditions on the ground, and see how production is evolving across different locations.

Field conditions varied from one area to another, reflecting the realities faced by pepper growers. Yet the survey also revealed encouraging signs. In Namang, new pepper plantings pointed to continued interest in cultivation and confidence among farmers in the crop’s future.

What stood out throughout the visits was the commitment of farming communities to maintain their plantations, respond to changing conditions, and sustain the production of Muntok White Pepper, a long-established origin in international pepper markets.

These field observations add an important dimension to IPC’s broader understanding of production trends and reinforce the value of keeping market dialogue connected with realities at origin.

IPC appreciates the farmers and local stakeholders who shared their time, experience, and perspectives throughout the survey.

05/09/2026

𝗜𝗣𝗖 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗔𝗚𝗥𝗜𝗙𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘂𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗸𝗮 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗲𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗿

The International Pepper Community (IPC) joined AGRIFEST 2026 at Universitas Bangka Belitung on 31 August 2026, contributing to a seminar on strengthening the competitiveness and long-term value of Bangka Belitung pepper.

Under the theme “Strengthening the Competitiveness of Bangka Belitung Pepper: From Global Reputation to Value Creation,” the discussion brought together perspectives from academia, local government, practitioners, and the pepper sector.

IPC Executive Director Ms. Marina Novira Anggraini shared perspectives on how stronger value chains, market access, product development, and closer connections between origin and market can help translate an established reputation into greater and more sustainable value.

The exchange was further enriched by Mr. Fatoni Saputra, Mr. Subhan, S.P., Acting Head of the Food and Agriculture Office of Bangka Regency, and Mr. Syahadan, S.P., Head of the Estate Crops Division, who brought practical perspectives on community development, local initiatives, and sustainable production.

The discussion reinforced the importance of connecting quality, innovation, production, and markets more effectively so that greater value can be created and retained across the pepper value chain, including at origin.

IPC extends its appreciation to Universitas Bangka Belitung, the Faculty of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Affairs, the Agribusiness Study Program, HIMAGRIS, and all contributors for fostering a constructive exchange between research, policy, and practice.

02/09/2026

𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗪𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘁 𝗡𝗮𝗺’𝘀 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘆

The International Pepper Community extends its warmest congratulations to the Government and people of Viet Nam on the occasion of National Day.

As a valued Member of the Community, Viet Nam continues to play an important role in the global pepper sector and in advancing regional and international cooperation.

IPC wishes Viet Nam continued peace, prosperity, and sustainable progress, and looks forward to further strengthening the spirit of friendship, partnership, and shared commitment within the Community.

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.

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