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Time of India
2 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Three Arabica coffee varieties ready for multi-location trial
Mysuru: On the occasion of the 100th-year celebration of the Central Coffee Research Institute, Chikkamagaluru, scheduled for Oct 2025, three Arabica varieties, namely S 5085, S 5086, and S 5059, are set to be released for multi- location trial (MLT), and the S 4595 variety is to be released for planters' use. All these four varieties were developed at the institute. According to M Senthil Kumar, director of research, CCRI, Coffee Board, these are the F1 hybrid varieties. F1 hybrids refer to first-generation offspring resulting from a cross between two genetically distinct parent varieties. The S 4595 variety, known for its tolerance to the stem borer, is now available for use by planters. The white stem borer (Xylotrechus quadripes) represents a major pest that impacts Coffea Arabica (Arabica coffee) in Karnataka, where around 70% of the nation's coffee is cultivated. This pest constitutes a significant risk to coffee plantations, especially in the coffee belt of the state, which includes Kodagu, Chikkamagaluru, and Hassan, owing to its damaging lifecycle and the favourable agro-climatic conditions present in Karnataka. S 5059, which is an improved HDT-Catuai line with enhanced rust tolerance and yield; S 5085, which is an improved Chandragiri line with enhanced rust tolerance and yield, and S 5086, which is another improved Chandragiri line with enhanced rust tolerance and yield, are ready for the MLT. These varieties are already planted in arabica growing areas of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka as part of the MLT. The CCRI invited names for these new varieties. The CCRI is looking forward to authentic names reflecting Indian coffee quality, tradition and innovation, regional (showcasing place and culture), simple and short, which are easy to say and recollecting 100 years of CCRI. June 30 is the last date for the nominations.
Time of India
03-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Coffee addicts, beware: Your daily fix may raise stroke risk
Coffee is the most favoured drink in India. Who doesn't like coffee ?!! In most countries around the world, more than fifty per cent of people consume coffee or tea. According to a report by the Coffee Board, Indians consumed 91,000 tonnes of coffee in 2023 !! The value of the coffee market in India is not less. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In 2024, there were $ 51 billion worth coffee. Coffee for South Indians is a nector. Studies have shown many benefits in drinking two cups of coffee every day. According to a study published in the American College of Cardiology magazine in 2022, there was a reduction in heart attack, diabetes and Alzheimer's disease in persons who consumed two cups of coffee. Anything taken in excess amount always comes with hazards. According to a study published in one of the prestigious magazines of the World Stroke Organization, people consuming more than four cups of coffee per day has increased risk of stroke . One of the largest studies on stroke in the world, the "INTERSTROKE", was conducted from 2007 to 2015. In this study, treatments and results were analyzed by various types of stroke in 26,950 patients across 32 countries in 5 continents. Based on the results of this study, investigators of the InterStroke study concluded that high caffeine consumption of more than four cups per day was associated with higher risk of ischemic stroke. The problem of clotting in the brain blood vessels was 37 percent higher in patients who consumed more than four cups of coffee per day compared to those who consumed in moderation. However we have a good news here. Stroke risk was lesser in patients who consumed tea regularly. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now They had 19% reduced risk of ischemic stroke compared to those patients who didn't consume tea. Brain bleeding risk didn't change significantly in all the subgroups. However, coffee addicts had higher BMI (obesity), poor diet and exercise compared to controls. Coffee addiction is harmful and may lead to increased risk of ischemic stroke. Tea consumption in various forms as green tea, lemon tea or milk tea is associated with reduced risk of stroke. However coffee consumption in moderation (2cups or less per day) is associated with reduced risk of heart attack, Alzheimer's disease and diabetes. Prevention is better than cure. Control your habits and lead a healthy lifestyle so that you can stay away from life threatening illnesses such as stroke. Dr. Suryanarayana Sharma P.M. Senior Neurologist and stroke specialist, Apollo Hospital Bannerghatta Road Bangalore Secretary, Karnataka Stroke Foundation, Bangalore.
Hans India
28-04-2025
- Business
- Hans India
India International Coffee Festival concludes
Bengaluru: The three-day India International Coffee Festival (IICF) 2025, which began on April 24 at Chamara Vajra, Jayamahal Main Road, concluded on Sunday. The event was organised by the Speciality Coffee Association of India (SCAI) under the Coffee Board's directive. DM Purnesh, President of SCAI, highlighted the overwhelming response from coffee stakeholders, with over 100 stalls expected at the festival. These stalls will feature coffee companies, roasters, growers, equipment vendors, and food stalls. Notably, the festival will also feature prestigious championships such as the Barista Championship, Latte Art Championship, Brewer's Cup Championship, Coffee in Good Spirits, and Filter Coffee Championship, with the finals taking place at the IICF. SCAI has been given permission by the Coffee Board to organise the festival for the next 10 years. The association, which has over 60 members, has broadened its scope beyond coffee growers to include roasters, machinery importers, traders, curers, and cafe owners. India is the world's seventh-largest coffee producer and the fifth-largest exporter, with over two-thirds of its 3.5 lakh tonnes of annual production being exported. Domestic coffee consumption in India is estimated at 95,000 tonnes, as per Crisil estimates. Additionally, India had hosted the World Coffee Conference in September 2023.
Reuters
29-01-2025
- Business
- Reuters
India's coffee output dips, clouds export outlook despite record prices
MUMBAI, Jan 29 (Reuters) - India's coffee exports are expected to decline more than 10% in 2025 due to lower production and reduced carry-forward stocks from last season's crop, even as beans fetch record high prices, industry officials told Reuters on Wednesday. The South Asian country, a major tea producer, is also the world's seventh-largest coffee grower. The country mainly produces robusta beans used to make instant coffee, but also grows the more expensive arabica variety. Lower exports from India could further tighten global supplies, already squeezed by weaker output from top producer Brazil, which would support benchmark futures , that hit a record high this week. "Although prices are higher, the smaller crop will result in lower export volumes," Chengappa Pradhan, researcher at Volcafe, the coffee trading arm of ED&F Man, told Reuters. Exports in 2025 could fall by more than 10% from the prior year's record 295,402 metric tons, he said. Output is expected to fall this year as higher summer temperatures and water scarcity impacted the conversion of coffee flowers into cherries, while later heavy rains lead to fruit dropping, said Marvin Rodrigues, a coffee grower. "This year, harvesting was delayed due to rains. Early trends suggest lower yields," said Rodrigues. The country harvested 374,200 tons of coffee, including 261,200 tons of robusta and 113,000 tons of arabica in the 2023/24 marketing year ended in September 2024, the state-run Coffee Board estimated. "We have not yet finalised the number for the current season's production. We are receiving reports of lower yields. Our estimate will be finalised after conducting a detailed survey," said an official with Coffee Board. DEPLETED STOCKS The rally in coffee prices in 2024 and European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) regulation led to higher Indian exports in 2024, but that brought down inventories to a negligible level, said Ramesh Rajah, president of the Coffee Exporters' Association of India. "Lower carry forward stocks would bring down available surplus for exports," Rajah said. European countries such as Italy, Germany and Belgium are among key buyers of Indian coffee. The initial deadline for the EUDR, which aims to prevent the import of commodities linked to deforestation, was December 2024, which has since been delayed to December 2025 for large operators and traders. European buyers bought more coffee than required in 2024 anticipating the EUDR, but they are now slowing down purchases because of record prices, Rajah said. Demand for Indian arabica is a bit subdued, but there is good demand for Indian robusta, which is fetching premium over the benchmark London futures, Rajah said. Indian robusta was being offered at a premium of $250 per ton over London futures, dealers said. "Farmers have witnessed prices rally month after month, and many are holding back their crops in anticipation of further gains," said Pradhan of Volcafe. Get a look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets with the Morning Bid U.S. newsletter. Sign up here.
