India’s Coffee Exports Surge 40% Amid Innovation in Equipment and Governance

India’s Coffee Exports Reach $1.8 Billion, Continuing Strong Growth

India’s coffee exports hit USD 1.8 billion in the financial year 2024-25, marking a 40.2% increase from USD 1.28 billion in the previous year. This growth is driven by rising global demand for India’s unique Arabica and Robusta beans, primarily exported as unroasted but with increasing interest in value-added products like roasted and instant coffee. Karnataka leads production, followed by Kerala and Tamil Nadu, with new coffee cultivation efforts progressing in North-East states. India is now the world’s seventh-largest coffee producer, underlining its growing global coffee identity (Department of Commerce, India, 3 November 2025)[2].

Allpress Espresso and Stitch Coffee Adopt Izaga W Grinder for Efficiency Gains

Cafés such as Allpress Espresso and Stitch Coffee are utilizing the Izaga W grinder, which features an Instant Dose function that significantly improves workflow and productivity by keeping coffee shots ready during peak times. The grinder’s flat burrs ensure consistent particle size, reducing waste and preventing undesirable muddy flavors. This technology enables cafés to handle up to 90 kilograms of coffee weekly on a single grinder, saving time and costs while maintaining quality (BeanScene Magazine, 3 November 2025)[5].

PNG Coffee Authority Bill 2025 Aims to Enhance Smallholder Farmer Access

Papua New Guinea has introduced the Coffee Authority Bill 2025, designed to improve governance and provide clearer mechanisms for smallholder coffee farmers to access resources and premium markets. The legislation seeks to strengthen the coffee sector’s structure, ensuring better support and sustainability for farmers within the country’s vital coffee industry (The National, 3 November 2025)[6].