Participation in International Meetings/Seminars, Trade Fairs |
In order to understand the emerging trends in the international trade environments relating to the spice industry. Spices Board regularly participates in annual conventions/meetings of organisations such as American Spice Trade Association (ASTA), European Spice Association (ESA), International Pepper Community (IPC) and International Organisation of Spice Trade Association (IOSTA). |
Spices Board directly participates in 8-10 international food fairs every year to show case Indian spices and spice products. Exporters who are willing to participate in such fairs through Board’s stall also encouraged to do so on payment of a fee of U.S.$.200. |
Spices Board also organizes cooking demonstrations in major buying countries in collaboration with leading restaurants, super bazaars and food chains and participate in food festivals to promote Indian cuisine. Special campaigns are also proposed to promote use of spices for its medicinal/ nutritional values. |