The National Spice Conference 2023 provides a forum for industry leaders, experts, and stakeholders to engage in discussions and implement strategies aimed at enhancing the spice sector as a whole
The World Spice Organisation (WSO), a non-profit technical partner of the All-India Spices Exporters Forum (AISEF), has concluded the 2nd Edition of the National Spices Conference 2023, dedicated to the theme “Food Safe Spices – The Way Forward to a Stable & Sustainable Income”. The event was held on 18 and 19 November at Hyderabad. The experts and industry leaders at the conference deliberated on crucial issues surrounding the safety and sustainability of spices.
Ramkumar Menon, Chairman of, the World Spice Organisation remarked, “Ensuring the safety of our spices is not only a responsibility but a commitment towards building a resilient and sustainable future for our farmers and consumers alike. The industry should also ensure that all stakeholders have access to a better and more sustainable income.”
In his inaugural address, Dr Homey Cherian, Director of the Directorate of Arecanut and Spice Development (DASD), Ministry of Agriculture stated that “Spices are an important driver of economic growth. Government policies are directed to strengthen this sector emphasising sustainable growth and food safety.”
Dr A B Remashree, Director Research Spices Board, shared insights to promote safe spice cultivation. He stated, “Food Safety is non-negotiable in the spice industry. Our strategies must reflect a commitment to deliver safe and high-quality Spices to consumers worldwide.”
Additionally, Cherian Xavier, Chairman of the Business Committee for NSC 2023, said, “The theme ‘Food Safe Spices- the way forward to a stable and sustainable income’ is not just a conference focus; It is a call to our industry to shape our future responsibly and sustainably.”
The National Spice Conference 2023 provides a forum for industry leaders, experts, and stakeholders to engage in discussions and implement strategies aimed at enhancing the spice sector as a whole. The event was attended by various FPOs and NGOs, collectively representing approximately 25,000 farmers associated with the National Sustainable Spice Programme (NSSP). NSSP is a prominent initiative of the World Spice Organisation, which focuses on enhancing the production of food-safe and sustainable spices in India, while also facilitating market access for these sustainably produced goods.