World Coffee Conference (WCC)

Why in news?

• Bengaluru is all set to host the 5th World Coffee Conference (WCC)

About World Coffee Conference (WCC):

• Organized by International Coffee Organisation (ICO) in collaboration with the Coffee Board of India, Ministry of Commerce and Industry and Government of Karnataka.
• WCC aims to discuss, debate, and collaborate on building a sustainable coffee industry.
• Theme: “Sustainability through the circular economy and regenerative agriculture” 

What is the International Coffee Organization (ICO)?

• International Coffee Organization (ICO) was established in 1963 under the aegis of the United Nations and following the approval of the first International Coffee Agreement in 1962. 
• The ICO is the only intergovernmental organization for coffee, bringing together exporting and importing Governments. 
• It currently represents 93% of world coffee production and 63% of world consumption.
• India is a member of this organization.

About Coffee Board of India:

• Coffee Board is a statutory organization constituted under Section (4) of the Coffee Act, 1942.
• It functions under the administrative control of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India.
• The Board is headquartered in Bengaluru.

Coffee Production in India:

• The most well-known species of coffee grown in India are Robusta and Arabica. Robusta coffee accounts for over 70% of coffee production.
• In the year 2021-22, India was the 5th largest exporter of coffee in the world with a share of about 6% of global coffee exports.
• Karnataka is the largest coffee producer in India, accounting for 70 per cent of total coffee production.It is followed by Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
• Globally, Brazil is the largest coffee-producing country in the world.

PRACTICE QUESTION

With reference to the “Coffee Board” in India, consider the following statements:

1. Coffee Board is a statutory organization

2. It functions under the administrative control of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry

3. The Board is headquartered in Bengaluru.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1 and 3

(b) 2 and 3

(c) 1 and 2

(d) 1,2 and 3

Answer