A nine-member delegation from Nagaland, led by G Ikuto Zhimomi, Advisor of the Land Resources Department, participated in COFFEX Istanbul Expo 2025 held from May 9 to 11 in Istanbul, Turkey. The team included senior officials Kevekha Kevin Zehol, former Commissioner & Secretary of Land Resources, Additional Director Hekato N, and five coffee entrepreneurs representing Nagaland Coffee, Été Coffee, Juro Coffee, YES Coffee, and Coffee Lady.
The Consulate General of India in Istanbul, Mijito Vinito Chishi, played a key role in facilitating the delegation’s participation by coordinating with the Coffee Board of India and the Government of Turkey.
COFFEX Istanbul Expo serves as a premier international trade fair for coffee and related industries in the Middle East, bringing together coffee enthusiasts and professionals from across the globe.
The Nagaland team aimed to enhance their knowledge of coffee cultivation, processing, and marketing, while exploring global trends and market linkages. Over the three-day event, they participated in cupping sessions, workshops, and engaged with international stakeholders across the coffee value chain. This provided valuable exposure to diverse coffee processing methods, flavor profiles, market dynamics, consumer preferences, pricing strategies, cutting-edge technologies, and sustainable innovations.
The expo also opened doors for collaboration with international buyers and roasters, particularly from Turkey.