India will host the 14th World Spice Congress on February 16-18 next year, as part of its upcoming presidency of the G20 countries.
The three-day event is being planned with a focus on the Gulf and Arab markets – the popular destinations for Indian spices.
D Sathiyan, Secretary of the Spices Board of India, said the global congress will focus on further strengthening India’s trade ties with the G20 countries.
“Interaction with the regulatory authorities of the major importing countries, ministers of trade and industry associations of the G20 member countries are expected to take place at the World Spice Congress 2023,” he said.
While Saudi Arabian participation has been a consistent feature of every spice congress, the Indian organisers want to expand their focus for the forthcoming event to include the UAE, Egypt and Oman.
All these are growing markets for Indian spices, which are integral to the culinary traditions of the Gulf and Arab regions.
Over 1,000 delegates from more than 50 countries are expected to participate in the next congress, which will take place at the CIDCO exhibition and convention centre, Navi Mumbai in Maharashtra state.
“The World Spice Congress has been benefiting the spices stakeholders across the globe. It remains a much sought-after event amongst the global spice community. It will foster new business opportunities and strengthen trade connections,” according to the Indian Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
In addition to the business sessions, the event will have an exhibition demonstrating the strengths and capabilities of the Indian spice industry, including the product range, applications in the medicinal and health areas, innovations and cutting-edge technologies.
The first World Spice Congress was held in 1990. Since then, it has become a biennial event.
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