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Farmer, Processor, Roaster, Q Grader, SCI Instructor, SCA Professional and Consultant
The Founder, Dr. Krishna Pandey, PhD (CSR), MBA, CFP is a business leader and global visionary recognized for his work in corporate social responsibility and ethical business practices, and in 2024, he received the World Peace Ambassador Award in Stockholm. He is the Founder and Managing Director of EPCC Global LDA, overseeing a diverse portfolio including HimCoffee®, and serves as CEO of the United Economic Forum, with over 25 years of experience in guiding companies toward growth and excellence.
Community Experience
He has experience working effectively within local communities, international organizations, and government officials, especially in the sector of sustainability initiatives, international coffee supply and value chain activities.
Quality Improvement
He has contributed to coffee quality improvement and international trade and has provided training and consultancy services for many coffee enterprises, cooperatives, and farmers across different regions.
Trade Development
He has worked with public and private sector coffee industry stakeholders to increase the value of coffee trade through improved capacity development and better market access for high-value specialty coffee.
Professional Team
The company’s expert research and technical team is committed to quality and innovation. Prepared to meet global demand, it aims to introduce Himalayan Arabica Coffee worldwide, offering its unique flavors & a premium coffee experience.
Advanced Brewing Expertise
Host SCA Brewing Intermediate and Professional – 2019, delivering expert guidance and advancing global coffee education standards effectively.
Coffee Processing Excellence
Host Cum Facilitator – CQI Coffee Processing Level 1 with Ms Emma Sage – 2019, enhancing skills and promoting quality coffee education effectively worldwide.
Coffee Quality Training
Principal Trainer, Coffee Production and Quality Management – 2018 (Nepal Tea and Coffee Development Board (NTCDB) Regional Office Pokhara, Nepal)
Skills Development Expert
Lead Consultant, Pre Q Cup Tasting Training Program – 2018 (Organized by EU funded Hamro Coffee Project and National Coffee Producers Association), supporting advanced professional development initiatives for coffee excellence.
Expert Cupping Trainer
National Senior Expert, National Coffee Cupping Even- 2018 (Organized by Nepal Tea and Coffee Development Board (NTCDB); Ministry of Agricultural Development (MoAD); Ministry of Commerce (MoC) in association of EU-TPSD Project)
Skills Development Expert
Technical Committee Member for 2017–2018, National Skill Testing Board, Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT), contributing to improved standards, assessments, and effective capacity-building within the sector.
Book Published
Effects of Organic Farming on the Livelihood of Small Holders in Nepal, promoting sustainable agriculture, environmental conservation, and improved economic opportunities.
Key Publications from the Research Team
Publications highlight organic farming impacts, sustainability, social implications, and certification practices in Nepal.
- Economic Impact Of Organic Farming; Cases From The Farmers Of Nepal – Published by – Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal, UK
- Participatory Guarantee Systems (PGS) As Alternative To Third Party Organic Certification For Farmers In Nepal Published by – The International Journal of Humanities & Social Studies, India
- Sustainable Model Of Organic Agriculture Published by – Journal of Advanced Academic Research (JAAR), Nepal
- Principles Of Organic Agriculture And Its Social Implication In Reference To The Nepalese Practices Published by – Int’l Journal of Sociology of Agriculture and Food (IJSAF), UK
- Implication Of Diffusion Model In The Process And Practices Of Organic Farming In Nepal Published by – New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research
