India's Kelachandra Coffee to showcase sustainable shade-grown coffee at World of Coffee Dubai 2025
Kelachandra Coffee, India's largest privately-held coffee plantation company, announced its participation at the World of Coffee Dubai 2025.
The company, which claims leadership in sustainable coffee cultivation, said it will showcase its signature shade-grown coffee at the Dubai event.
The company said its shade-grown coffee prevents soil erosion by 30 percent and reduces reliance on artificial fertilizers.
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'India is no longer just a coffee-growing nation – it's a specialty coffee powerhouse,' said Neleema Rana George, Head of Coffee Works and Technology at Kelachandra Coffee.
'Our shade-grown, ethically cultivated coffee is gaining recognition in global markets, including the MENA market, meeting the increasing demand for sustainability and traceability,' she said.
Rana George said as consumer preferences evolve toward eco-conscious choices, Kelachandra Coffee is committed to leading this shift by combining innovation with tradition to produce exceptional coffee that resonates worldwide.
Spanning over 6,300 acres in the biodiversity-rich Western Ghats, Kelachandra blends centuries-old agricultural heritage with innovation to deliver premium, ethically sourced, sustainable coffee to global markets.
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