Soon, Araku coffee will be a ‘Made in Andhra Pradesh’ product as Girijan Cooperative Corporation sets up its own plant
1 year, 8 months ago

Soon, Araku coffee will be a ‘Made in Andhra Pradesh’ product as Girijan Cooperative Corporation sets up its own plant

The Hindu  

The processing of Araku Valley coffee will soon be done in Andhra Pradesh, and the Girijan Cooperative Corporation can claim it to be a ‘Make in A.P.’ product once its plans materialise. This year, the government has decided to process the coffee locally and sanctioned ₹5 crore to establish the CPU,” GCC Chairperson Shobha Swathi Rani told The Hindu. We will export the coffee under the ‘GCC Araku Valley Coffee’ brand after the first product rolls out of the CPU before the general elections in 2024,” Ms. Swathi Rani said. In 2022-23, the GCC had fixed the purchase price at ₹285 per kg for the Parchment coffee grade, ₹145 per kg for Cherry, and ₹60 per kg for the Robusta Cherry grade, she said, and added that the GCC collected 996.18 tonnes of seeds worth ₹20.07 crore during the year.

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Organic tag opens new European markets for Araku Valley coffee farmers
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Organic tag opens new European markets for Araku Valley coffee farmers

The Hindu  

The Girijan Cooperative Corporation securing the ‘organic certification’ for its ‘Araku Valley Coffee’, has opened up new markets for the coffee, produced by the tribals of Alluri Sitharama Raju district, in Europe. The Comprehensive Coffee Development Project, sanctioned by the government at Paderu, in the then combined Visakhapatnam district, a decade ago, is yielding rich dividends for the tribal coffee …

GCC revises prices of coffee again to benefit tribal farmers
1 month, 2 weeks ago

GCC revises prices of coffee again to benefit tribal farmers

The Hindu  

The Girijan Cooperative Corporation, Visakhapatnam, has revised the purchase price of coffee to ₹400 per kg for Arabic parchment type and to ₹250, a kg, for Arabica cherry type. The revision has been made keeping in view the increase in the international coffee prices and also the welfare of coffee farmers, according to GCC vice-chairman and managing director Kalpana Kumari. …

GCC revises prices of coffee purchased from tribal farmers
1 month, 2 weeks ago

GCC revises prices of coffee purchased from tribal farmers

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: The Girijan Cooperative Corporation in Visakhapatnam has revised the prices of coffee to be purchased from tribal farmers during the 2024–2025 fiscal year. The initial pricing had been ₹350 per kg of Arabica Parchment coffee, ₹230 per kg of Arabica Cherry coffee and ₹160 per kg of Robusta Cherry coffee. However, in light of rising international coffee prices and …

GCC announces revised coffee procurement prices for 2024–25
3 months ago

GCC announces revised coffee procurement prices for 2024–25

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: The Girijan Cooperative Corporation has announced revised coffee procurement prices for the 2024–25 season, benefiting tribal coffee farmers in Andhra Pradesh. The updated rates are Rs 320 per kg for Arabica Parchment, Rs 170 per kg for Arabica Cherry, and Rs 100 per kg for Robusta Cherry, compared to the previous rates of Rs 285, Rs 150, and Rs …

GCC increases coffee procurement prices for the benefit of tribal farmers in Paderu Agency
3 months ago

GCC increases coffee procurement prices for the benefit of tribal farmers in Paderu Agency

The Hindu  

In a significant development, the Girijan Cooperative Corporation on Saturday decided to increase the coffee procurement prices for the benefit of the tribal coffee farmers. In an official release in November this year, GCC chairman Kidari Sravan Kumar had announced the price of coffee procurement from tribal coffee farmers for the year 2024-25 at ₹285 per kg for Arabica Parchment, …

Andhra Pradesh: Fair Remuneration for Tribal Coffee Farmers
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Andhra Pradesh: Fair Remuneration for Tribal Coffee Farmers

Deccan Chronicle  

VISHAKHAPATNAM: The district collector of ASR, A.S. Dinesh Kumar, announced on Thursday that coffee farmers will now receive remuneration aligned with prevailing market rates for coffee collected from tribal growers. As per the EPCES committee resolution, farmers will be paid Rs 44 per kilogram for coffee berries and Rs 285 per kilogram for parchment.Dinesh Kumar assured fair pricing for the …

Tata joins AP’s efforts to market Araku coffee
4 months, 1 week ago

Tata joins AP’s efforts to market Araku coffee

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: The Araku coffee industry in the Agency is set to receive a significant boost as the Tata Group, a prominent trading company, steps in to market the region’s renowned brew. Amit Pant, Tata Group executive vice president and business head, recounted his recent two-day visit to the Paderu Agency area to assess the quality of the coffee produced there. …

MP Brijesh Chowta Seeks Coffee Board Aid for Dakshina Kannada Farmers
4 months, 2 weeks ago

MP Brijesh Chowta Seeks Coffee Board Aid for Dakshina Kannada Farmers

Deccan Chronicle  

MANGALURU: Dakshina Kannada MP Captain Brijesh Chowta has written to Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal, requesting that the Coffee Board take necessary steps to support coffee cultivation in Dakshina Kannada. He stated that despite the potential benefits of coffee cultivation, Dakshina Kannada currently lacks the necessary facilities and support provided by the Coffee Board and central coffee …

PM Modi mentions ’Araku Coffee’ in Mann Ki Baat: ‘Known for rich aroma’. All you need to know about Andhra’s brew
8 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi mentions ’Araku Coffee’ in Mann Ki Baat: ‘Known for rich aroma’. All you need to know about Andhra’s brew

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi appreciated Araku coffee from Andhra Pradesh on Sunday, recalling a moment he shared with the state chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu during his visit to Visakhapatnam. One such product is Araku coffee.” “Araku coffee is grown in large quantities in Alluri Sita Rama Raju district of Andhra Pradesh. About 1.5 lakh tribal families are associated with …

Andhra Pradesh: Araku Coffee receives high praise from PM Modi; GCC & tribal farmers elated
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Andhra Pradesh: Araku Coffee receives high praise from PM Modi; GCC & tribal farmers elated

New Indian Express  

VISAKHAPATNAM : Araku Coffee has once again garnered praise from Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his latest ‘Mann Ki Baat’ address on Sunday. The Prime Minister praised the coffee’s exceptional taste and highlighted its international accolades, noting that Araku Valley Coffee was a popular choice at the G20 Summit held in Delhi. I look forward to enjoying another cup with …

What Is Araku Coffee: All You Need To Know About The Brew From Araku Valley
8 months, 3 weeks ago

What Is Araku Coffee: All You Need To Know About The Brew From Araku Valley

ABP News  

Araku Coffee: Araku Coffee, hailing from the Araku Valley in Visakhapatnam district, Andhra Pradesh, is making waves with its unique flavour and sustainable cultivation methods. Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the significance of Araku Coffee in his 'Mann Ki Baat' address, saying, "There are numerous products from India that enjoy high demand globally, and it fills us with pride to …

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauds GCC for promoting Araku Valley Coffee at global level
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauds GCC for promoting Araku Valley Coffee at global level

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lauded the efforts of the Girijan Cooperative Corporation for playing a key role in the promotion of Araku Valley Coffee at the global level. In his Mann Ki Baat programme on June 30, the Prime Minister was all praise for the Araku Valley Coffee, being cultivated by the tribal people, of the Agency areas in …

What is Araku coffee which found mention in PM Narendra Modi's 'Mann ki Baat'?
8 months, 3 weeks ago

What is Araku coffee which found mention in PM Narendra Modi's 'Mann ki Baat'?

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in the 111th episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ on Sunday, June 30, praised the “flavour and significance” of Araku coffee from Andhra Pradesh. PM Modi recalled sharing a moment over coffee with the state chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu during his visit to Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. One such product is Araku coffee, renowned for its rich …

BJP vs Congress after PM Modi mentions Araku Coffee in 'Mann Ki Baat' address
8 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP vs Congress after PM Modi mentions Araku Coffee in 'Mann Ki Baat' address

India Today  

A political slugfest seems to have begun between the BJP and Congress over Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioning Araku coffee in the 111th episode of "Mann ki Baat" on Sunday morning. While the Congress attacked PM Modi for taking credit for the coffee brand, the BJP was quick to hit back saying the party has been "hit hard" by the …

Chandrababu Naidu thanks PM Modi for endorsing Araku coffee in 'Mann ki Baat' episode
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Chandrababu Naidu thanks PM Modi for endorsing Araku coffee in 'Mann ki Baat' episode

India TV News  

Mann ki Baat: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for endorsing the state's Araku coffee in his latest 'Mann ki Baat' episode. The Prime Minister also posted two pictures of him, Naidu and others enjoying a cup of Araku coffee in the port city of Visakhapatnam in 2016. Araku coffee is grown …

The happy, hopeful coffee farmers of Karnataka
10 months, 1 week ago

The happy, hopeful coffee farmers of Karnataka

The Hindu  

Sanketh Appaiah, a young coffee planter in a village near Madikeri in north Kodagu, is now the proud owner of a new SUV thanks to the rising prices of coffee over the past three months. For the first time in 15 years, the coffee price has increased, helping me to fulfil my plan of buying a new SUV this year,” …

Gems of Araku showcases the region’s finest artisanal coffee grown by tribal farmers
1 year, 10 months ago

Gems of Araku showcases the region’s finest artisanal coffee grown by tribal farmers

The Hindu  

Tucked away in the highlands of Eastern Ghats of Hukumpeta mandal near Araku Valley, about 130 kilometres from Visakhapatnam, is Boini Sanni Babu’s four-acre field, which grows speciality coffee that travels the world. Coffee from Sanni Babu’s farm made it to top 20 coffees of the season in the coffee quality analysis by international experts from countries such as the …

VG Siddhartha made youngsters fall in love with coffee
5 years, 7 months ago

VG Siddhartha made youngsters fall in love with coffee

Deccan Chronicle  

Mysuru: It was a sad day for Kodagu which contributes 70 percent of coffee production in the entire country with planters mourning the sad demise of Café Coffee Day owner, V.G. Earlier, the coffee board used to manage coffee trade but things changed after Mr Siddhartha pioneered the concept of Café Coffee Day, and created a brand image to popularise …

5 more years to clear muddy smell from Araku Valley Coffee
5 years, 10 months ago

5 more years to clear muddy smell from Araku Valley Coffee

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: The Araku Valley Coffee is undeniably one of the best coffees in the world. The Coffee Board has been providing subsidy for 600 cement drying yards every year, and the construction of these yards is an ongoing activity.” “The ITDA has provided 100 percent subsidy for 10,000 cement drying yards to the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group farmers on saturation …

GI Tage for Araku Valley’s Arabica Coffee
5 years, 11 months ago

GI Tage for Araku Valley’s Arabica Coffee

The Hindu  

Araku Valley, the highlands of the Eastern Ghats mountain range overlooking the Bay of Bengal, is brewing one of the best coffees in the world and its aroma just got headier with the Geographical Indication tag it was recently awarded. Interestingly, the Girijan Cooperative Corporation, which has been promoting Araku coffee for three years now, had applied for the GI …

What’s brewing in Araku Valley?
6 years, 1 month ago

What’s brewing in Araku Valley?

Live Mint  

From a giant wicker basket floating 1,000ft above the ground, Araku Valley resembles a frieze of Earth. Naandi Foundation CEO Manoj Kumar with a coffee farmer in Araku Valley. Andrew Delgado, an award-winning brewer from Honduras and Araku Coffee’s chief roaster in India, brewed four different varieties of Araku Coffee—Signature, Selection, Micro Climate and Grande Reserve—in different coffee makers. The …

Araku coffee, a brand from the Eastern Ghats that won acclaim in France, is making its way home
6 years, 1 month ago

Araku coffee, a brand from the Eastern Ghats that won acclaim in France, is making its way home

Firstpost  

Araku, the newest coffee brand on the market, has a somewhat circuitous route to India’s retail scene, having first started retailing in France before touching down in the homeland. That’s because, as Manoj Kumar, CEO of the Naandi Foundation, says, “Whether we like it or not, it is the gastronomic capital of the world, so if you made a food …

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