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Founder of HimCoffee and Farming with Quality Assurance

Founder & Distributor:

Dr. Krishna Pandey, PhD (CSR), MBA, CFP is a business leader and global visionary known for his commitment to ethical entrepreneurship and corporate social responsibility. He is the Founder and Managing Director of EPCC Global LDA, leading a diverse portfolio that includes the premium Himalayan brand HimCoffee.
With over 25 years of experience in guiding businesses toward sustainable growth and excellence, he also serves as President of the United Economic Forum. Dr. Pandey has been honored with the World Peace Ambassador Award in Stockholm for his contributions to ethical leadership and global development.

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Farmer & Quality Assurance:

Dr. Raj Kumar Banjara is a dedicated coffee farmer and processor contributing to the growth and promotion of Himalayan Arabica Coffee in Nepal. Through sustainable farming and careful processing methods, he helps produce high-quality Arabica coffee grown in the Himalayan high-altitude environment. His work supports rural livelihoods and strengthens Nepal’s reputation in the global coffee market.

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.