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American Spice Trade Association Asks FDA to Include Spices in its Definition of “Healthy” Foods

The American Spice Trade Association (ASTA) submitted comments today to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requesting the agency include spices under its definition of “healthy” foods.  To view the full press release, click here.  To view comments submitted, click here. For media inquiries, please contact Laura Shumow, Executive Director at [email protected]

ASTA 2022 Regulatory Workshop

ASTA had a great Regulatory Workshop in Washington, DC! The workshop was offered in person and as a virtual live-streamed event. Look for highlights of the workshop, receptions and member messaging workshop in FYI ASTA and LinkedIn.  Attendees, please don’t forget to complete your survey – we want to know how we can make the […]

Do You Have Company News to Share?

We welcome our members to share significant company news such as mergers and acquisitions, plant openings, anniversaries, and staffing announcements, to be included FYIASTA Weekly if appropriate. To share your big moments to be featured in member spotlight section of the FYI ASTA Weekly, please contact us.

Spices 201 Open for Registration

The web series Spices 201 – Continuing Education on Spices for Industry Professionals offers a focused overview of top traded spices, including the spice profile, growing regions, harvest information, global production, processing, uses, consumption, quality and regulatory information. This series covers:• Part I – Garlic and Onion• Part II – Black Pepper• Part III – […]

Marty Mitchell Outstanding Service Award

The 2022 inaugural recipient of the Marty Mitchell Outstanding Service Award is Greg Sommerville. The Executive Committee developed this award to acknowledge an ASTA volunteer who has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to volunteerism and to the success of the association. ASTA developed this new award in memory of Marty Mitchell, who passed away peacefully on […]