Launched in 2014, PhotoSparks is a weekly feature from YourStory, with photographs that celebrate the spirit of creativity and innovation. In the earlier 950 posts, we featured an art festival, cartoon gallery. world music festival, telecom expo, millets fair, climate change expo, wildlife conference, startup festival, Diwali rangoli, and jazz festival.The India International Coffee Festival (IICF) has kicked off its 2026 edition this week. Held at Chamara Vajra, Jayamahal Road, the festival is organised by the Specialty Coffee Association of India (SCAI) with support from the Coffee Board of India (see our earlier coverage of the World Coffee Conference here).Expected to attract over 20,000 visitors over three days, IICF 2026 attracts coffee growers, processors, exporters, roasters, equipment manufacturers, café brands, baristas, and consumers. The festival focuses on collaboration, knowledge exchange, innovation, and market access.Also ReadYear in Review: The great Indian consumer reset powered by protein, pickleball and micro-dramas“Indian coffee is gaining recognition for its quality and diversity. Platforms such as IICF play an important role in connecting producers with markets, encouraging best practices, and supporting the long-term growth of both domestic consumption and exports,” Kurma Rao, CEO and Secretary, Coffee Board of India, tells YourStory.As shown in this photo essay, the showcase is structured around a farm-to-cup framework, spanning production, processing, roasting, and brewing.…  ​Read More​YourStory RSS Feed

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