14th World Spice Congress (WSC) to be held at Mumbai

World Spice Congress (WSC): Why is Important for UPSC Exam?

14^th World Spice Congress (WSC): It conglomeration of the global spice industry which is important for UPSC Prelims Exam (International organizations) and UPSC Mains Exam (International Relations).

World Spice Congress (WSC): Why in News?

• 14th Edition of World Spice Congress (WSC) to be held at Mumbai from 16-18 February 2023 on the sidelines of the G20 Meet 2023.

Key Details about 14^th World Spice Congress (WSC): What is WCS?

• About: 14th World Spice Congress (WSC) is the world’s largest exclusive business platform for the spice sector.
• Organization: World Spice Congress (WSC) organized by Spices Board India (Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Govt. of India) in association with various trade and export forums.
• Venue: World Spice Congress (WSC) is scheduled to be held at CIDCO Exhibition and Convention Centre, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra during 16-18 February 2023.
• Participation: Over 1000 delegates from more than 50 countries are expected to participate in the 14^th World Spice Congress (WSC)
• 14^th World Spice Congress (WSC) theme: The theme chosen for the current edition of WSC is ‘Vision 2030: SPICES’ (Sustainability– Productivity – Innovation – Collaboration- Excellence and Safety)”.

WSC 2023 Highlights

• This year’s WSC 2023, supported by the Government of India, is expected to be bigger and far more diverse compared to previous editions and will have special state pavilions and commodity pavilions.
• The World Spice Congress (WSC) event will provide an opportunity for the spice fraternity to meet and promote Indian brands before a bigger global audience.

Focus Areas of WSC 2023

The business sessions of WSC 2023 will focus on topics such as:

• India – The Spice Bowl for Global Market
• Perspectives on addressing Food safety & Quality Requirements for Spices (Presentation/Panel Discussion with Regulatory Authorities);
• Strengthening Global Spice Trade-Country Perspective & Opportunities
• Crops & Markets – Forecasts & Trends
• Spice Market outlook by International Spice Trade Associations

The WSC 2023 event will have:

• Awards Nights – Distribution of the prestigious Awards for excellence in export of spices
• Spice Experience Zone
• Authentic Indian Experiences– Cultural, Culinary
• Tech Talk Sessions and Product Launches

What is the Significance of 14^th World Spice Congress (WSC)?

• World Spice Congress (WSC) is a biennial event organized by Spices Board India remains the premier platform that brings the global spice industry together to deliberate on the problems and prospects in the spices sector.
• The event looks forward to deliberations on aspects such as production, processing, value addition, quality and safety, trade, and supply chain management of spices in the new normal situation.
• The Regulatory Authorities from major importing countries and Ministry of Trade and Export Promotion agencies of the G_20 member countries are expected to have deliberations with Indian Spice Industry.

Key Details about World Spice Congress (WSC)?

• Background: The first ever World Spice Congress was organized in 1990 and since then 13 successful editions during the last three decades have been organized.
• About: World Spice Congress (WSC) has become the most apt platform to deliberate the concerns and considerations of the sector over its three decades long presence.
• Mandate: Trade, sustainability, quality and food safety initiatives, recent developments, concerns and future prospects are discussed and deliberated in detail by the key players of the industry- the producers, traders, processors, exporters and regulators from across the world.
• Importance: India, the spice hub of the world, once again takes the lead and welcomes the global spice fraternity to join in its concerted efforts to spice up the world.
  • The WSC has established a hallowed tradition, benefitting the spices stakeholders across the globe and it remains a much sought-after event amongst the global spice community.
  • It will foster new business opportunities and strengthen trade connections.

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