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].
Seize the opportunity to dive into today’s hot topics, learn from leading experts, and network with new colleagues and longtime industry friends. From best-in-class education on issues like supply chain cASTA’s Annual Meeting & Exhibits is happening in San Diego, CA, next week! If you didn’t register online, you can still join us and expedite your onsite […]
The ASTA Check Sample Program aims to strengthen laboratory credibility and promote high levels of accuracy within and among laboratories using standard analytical test methods for spices and herbs. 2023 participating labs can select from the following options: Red Pepper Chemistry – HPLC Heat, ASTA Color, Water Activity Black Pepper Chemistry – Volatile Oil, Moisture, […]
The Crop Reports are offered as an exclusive ASTA member benefit at no cost. Recording from February’s broadcast are now available in the Crop Reports Archive. To volunteer as a presenter for a future crop report or for sponsorship opportunities for these events, click here.
September 22, 2022 (WASHINGTON, D.C.) – The American Spice Trade Association (ASTA), the leading association representing the U.S. spice sector, and the Sustainable Spices Initiative (SSI), a consortium of partners committed to sustainable value chains, today announced a joint commitment and partnership to promote sustainability in the global spice industry. Founded under IDH, the Sustainable […]
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 […]
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When: July 19 at 10 am ET July will include crop updates on Mediterranean herbs, seeds & spices (basil, parsley, anise, cumin, oregano, sage, etc.), US garlic and onion from trade experts. Also included is a presentation from Shawn Marie Jarosz, Founder & Chief Trade Strategist with TradeMoves LLC, who will address the myriad of […]
How the Spice Industry Promotes Global Food Safety Throughout the Spice Supply Chain Food safety is a core focus of the spice sector, an inherently global industry that long-ago shaped trade routes still essential in today’s supply chain. Those lasting trade routes have received much attention as COVID-19 lockdowns and port congestion have pressured the […]
Join ASTA’s lunch at IFT’s Annual Event & Expo to socialize with spice industry colleagues and hear from ASTA’s leadership on exciting developments in the trade. To learn more about this event, and to register today, please click here.
