Renowned for its strong flavour and GI tag, Wayanad produces 70 percent of Kerala's Robusta coffee, with most of its 60,000 farmers being small-scale cultivators.
Published Jul 17, 2025 | 10:27 AM ⚊ Updated Jul 17, 2025 | 10:27 AM
Coffee plantations in Wayanad. (iStock)
Wayanad’s Robusta Coffee received a special mention in the Agriculture category at the national ‘One District One Product’ (ODOP) meet held in New Delhi.
The recognition was confirmed by the district administration.
Renowned for its strong flavour and GI tag, Wayanad produces 70 percent of Kerala’s Robusta coffee, with most of its 60,000 farmers being small-scale cultivators.
Kerala Industries Department officials received the award on behalf of the district.
MP Priyanka Gandhi, in a post on X, lauded the farmers and highlighted that this was the first ODOP honour for a Kerala product.
✨ A proud moment for Wayanad! ✨
Wayanad Coffee has received a Special Mention under Category A – Agriculture in the GoI’s ODOP program — the first such recognition for any product from Kerala.
This honour celebrates the dedication of Wayanad’s farmers and the unique identity…
— Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) July 15, 2025
