The event was held at the CIDCO International Convention Centre in Navi Mumbai on 15th September 2023

The 14th edition of the World Spice Congress (WSC) happened on September 15, 2023, in Mumbai. It was organised by the Spices Board India, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, in association with various trade bodies and export forums. The 14th edition of the Congress hosted an array of attendees including policymakers, regulatory authorities, spice trade associations, government officials, and technical experts from various countries, all converging to deliberate on the challenges and potential within the global spice trade.

The event was graced by the presence of guests including Anupriya Patel, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, Secretary, Commerce, GoI and Director General of Foreign Trade.

Commenting on the occasion, D Sathiyan, Secretary, Spices Board, said: "World Spice Congress 2023 will serve as an invaluable platform for stakeholders to dissect emerging industry trends post-COVID-19 and collectively forge a path forward." With a focus on fostering not only trade but also regulatory policies, the three-day event will host special business sessions aimed at bolstering global spice trade, he added. The mega event will continue till September 17, 2023, at the CIDCO International Convention Centre in Navi Mumbai.