ASTA will host a webinar, Updated ASTA Guidance on Science-Based Groupings to Optimize Validation of Spice Process Controls on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at 11:00am ET. Registration is now open. To learn more about this important webinar, our speakers, and to register today, please click here.
ASTA hosted a webinar, FDA’s Pesticide Residue Monitoring Program Updates and Channels of Trade Guidance for Chlorpyrifos on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. The recording for this presentation is now available. To learn more about this webinar, our guest speaker, and to purchase access to the recording, please click here.
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 – […]
April 19, 2022 (WASHINGTON) – Pontus Mattsson, Vice President of Supply Chain and Administration at Silva International, was elected President of the American Spice Trade Association (ASTA)’s Board of Directors. Mr. Mattsson was elected for a one-year term by the Board last week at the 2022 ASTA Annual Meeting & Exhibits in Miami, FL. “I […]
Thanks to the generous support of our members and ASTA colleagues in Miami, we are able to award more scholarships gifts this year. We are excited to announce those recipients soon, so stay tuned!
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 […]
Interested exhibitors can now reserve a tabletop at ASTA’s upcoming Annual Meeting & Exhibits. We hope you use this opportunity to create connections with ASTA members. Information on rates, exhibit hours, and how to purchase your space can be found here. We will share more information about ASTA’s Miami meeting, including the program schedule, registration guidelines, and hotel details, in […]
The Quarterly Crop Reports are designed to align with growing and harvesting times to allow for more timely updates on what is happening with the different spice crops of interest to members. January reports will be presented January 12, 2022 at 10 am ET. The January line-up includes: Supply Chain Disruption Update (Peter Shah, Harris […]
The 2022 Susan L. Abbott Memorial Scholarship is now accepting student applications and donations to support the scholarship fund. Donations from our member companies are what powers the scholarship program and gives ASTA the opportunity to award multiple scholarships each year. If you are interested in supporting the scholarship fund, please email [email protected]. To promote the scholarship to […]
Join ASTA in Chicago this December for an exciting networking opportunity and progressive dinner. Participants will visit three different restaurants to enjoy an evening of hors d’oeuvres, entrees, desserts, and drinks, all while socializing and connecting with industry colleagues. DetailsTuesday, December 7, 20215:00pm – 8:30pm Registration InformationIncludes dinner, two drinks, and transportation during the event. […]
