13-Feb-2017: 2nd International Spice Conference held in Thiruvananthapuram.

Second International Spice Conference was held at Kovalam in Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala.

The three days conference was organised by All India Spices Exporters Forum (AISEF) in association with the Cochin Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI). The theme of the conference was “21st Century Spice Industry-Disrupt or be Disrupted”.

The aim of the conference was to deliberate on effective strategies and innovative technologies to improve the livelihood of spice farmers. Besides it also discussed measures to address spice industry challenges, demand supply disparity, food safety concern and foster sustainable growth. Over 800 delegates, including 250 delegates from foreign countries had taken part in the conference.