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This year’s conference, themed Sustainable Spices Supply Chain – Way Forward
The World Spice Organisation (WSO), the not-for-profit technical partner of All India Spices Exporters Forum committed to advancing food safety and sustainability within the spice industry, has successfully concluded the 3rd Edition of the National Spice Conference (NSC) 2024. Held in Ahmedabad, the event drew a significant number of delegates, showcasing robust participation from diverse stakeholders across the spice sector. This year’s conference, themed “Sustainable Spices Supply Chain – Way Forward,” focused on enhancing the resilience of the supply chain through sustainable practices, with an emphasis on quality assurance, new technologies, and opportunities for farmer-producer organisations (FPOs) to access new markets. The conference was attended by FSSAI, Spice Board, Central Insecticide Board – Registration Committee (Ministry of Agriculture), National Research Organizations like IISR and senior executives from leading spice-related firms.
Highlighting the spice industry’s growth and future during the conference, P Hemalatha IAS, Secretary of the Spices Board, said, “Indian spice industry is equipped to meet the global demands and contributes to 25% of the international spice trade. However, with the increasing awareness of food safety and quality in the global markets, one of the major challenges the Indian spice sector will face in the future will be to maintain the exportable surplus of the major spices that conform to the stringent regulations.”
Commenting on the conference’s vision, Ramkumar Menon, Chairman of the World Spice Organisation, stated, “The World Spice Organisation remains steadfast in its commitment to building a sustainable future for the spice industry. The National Spice Conference provides a platform to unite the industry’s many players to foster innovation, sustainability, and food safety. We envision a future where sustainable practices ensure high-quality spices, benefiting farmers and meeting global standards.”