Hangal Coffee Leads the Way with New Supply Chain Practices Aligned with EU Deforestation Regulations

Promoted by a family of Kodagu coffee growers, Hangal Coffee Exporting Pvt Ltd has announced that it has adopted a solution that complies with the EUDR (European Union Deforestation Regulation), utilising TRST01's sustainable supply chain solution. This makes it the first company in India to reach this significant milestone in the coffee industry. The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which will go into effect in January of next year, aims to ban the export of goods from deforested areas to the markets of the European Union, including coffee, cocoa, rubber, oil palm, soy, and other commodities. According to a statement from the company, Hangal Coffee Exporting is now the first business in India to use the TRST01Chain EUDR-compliant system. Anil Sitaraman, Executive Director of Hangal Coffee, expressed his excitement about the accomplishment by saying, "We are excited to work with TRST01 to execute this ground-breaking solution. In addition to supporting our commitment to sustainability, TRST01Chain® guarantees accountability and openness in our business practices." Prabir Mishra, CEO of TRST01, remarked on the accomplishment, saying, "We applaud Hangal Coffee Exporters for their proactive approach to EUDR compliance." The commitment of the company's leadership to implementing an EUDR-compliant solution emphasises how data-driven technologies have the ability to revolutionise the promotion of sustainable supply chains." An attempt has been made to limit the import of specific goods from deforested areas through the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). In order to guarantee that these goods are not sourced from deforested areas since December 31, 2020, it requires