WPC held successfully in Pune, India

The 11th World Spice Congress (WPC) was held successfully in Pune, India from February, 9 to 11.

This year's congress was based on the theme "Sustainability and food safety - global initiatives", to address the challengers of sustainability and food safety. The World Spice Congress Exhibition was held along with the business session. The exhibition showcased capacities and capabilities of the spice companies to prospective clients.

Over 200 international delegates and 300 delegates from India attended. Under the theme "sustainability and food safety - global initiatives" the 11th Congress deliberated and set the momentum that will have long lasting effects on the patterns of the global spice trade. Eminent speakers shared their experience and expertise to guide the industry towards a sustainable future. Sustainability and food safety are two challenges that confront the industry, threatening its very existence. The majority of spice producers and exporters are unable to meet the fast changing standards set by the importing countries. The criteria governing these standards differ from one country to the other. The congress would address the need to standardise these rules.

Intercom Group Companies and the Spice Council Chairman Sarada De Silva presented a paper on "Supply chain challenges for producers" during the third business session held on February 11.